Xiuwen Xinhongbin Botanical Park Shines at 2026 Guiyang Fashion Gala
"Qiang Village Above the Clouds" Earns Standing Ovation
The 2026 Guiyang Fashion Gala was held on July 14 in Guiyang. The Xiuwen Xinhongbin Botanical Park team took the stage as the only county-level team at the event. Their original performance "Qiang Village Above the Clouds," inspired by Qiang ethnic culture with a mountain-forest stage imagery, was refined over half a month from rehearsals to the final show. After multiple rounds of preparation, 18 performers delivered a 6-minute showcase that earned acclaim from the judges and audience, securing the "Outstanding Team Award."
"As the only team from a county town, we brought not just a performance, but the energy and imagination of Xiuwen's mountain cultural tourism."
The performance wove together traditional Qiang costumes, music, and dance with modern stagecraft, showcasing the unique charm of Guizhou's mountain ethnic culture on the fashion gala stage. The actors wore elaborately embroidered Qiang attire, and the mountain-forest backdrop and lighting design brought the natural landscape of Xiuwen Fangmaping onto the fashion stage.
The gala attracted thousands of spectators from Guiyang and surrounding cities. The park's appearance sparked interest in Xiuwen's mountain cultural tourism. As a 400-mu (66-acre) comprehensive nature education base, the park blends nature education, ethnic culture, and immersive local experiences, charting a differentiated path from traditional scenic spots.
Q: Why did the park participate in this Fashion Gala?
A: Xiuwen has rich ethnic cultural resources, but the outside world knows little about them. We wanted to use the Fashion Gala platform to showcase the vitality of Xiuwen's mountain cultural tourism.
Q: What does this performance mean for the park?
A: "Qiang Village Above the Clouds" is more than a performance. It embodies the park's vision of integrating ethnic culture into nature education. Going forward, we will introduce more local cultural elements, so that nature's classroom tells the stories of the people.
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Original Report: Xinhua News Agency · Guiyang Fashion Gala Special Report →