Miao people in masks and grassy cloaks dress up as the god Manggao to bring good luck to villagers in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, Liuzhou city, in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Feb. 21 Photo: IC

A Manggao performer plays the Lusheng, a traditional Miao instrument. Photo: IC

Two children accompany the Manggao performers as they dance, on Feb. 21 Photo: IC

Miao performers dance at the Manggao festival on Feb. 21. Photo: VCG

People play lushengs, which are a kind of reed-pipe wind instrument. Photo: VCG

Miao women in traditional costumes and silver headdresses celebrate the festival. Photo: VCG