A glimpse of silver ornaments of Dong ethnic group in SW China

A silversmith works on a silver ornament in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A silversmith works on a silver ornament in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

A silversmith works on a silver ornament in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A silversmith (R) and his daughter work on silver ornaments in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A shop owner sorts silver cultural and creative products in Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Women from Dong ethnic group wearing silver ornaments welcome guests in Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A silversmith works on a silver ornament in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on April 21, 2026 shows silver bracelets in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A silversmith works on a silver ornament in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

A silversmith works on a silver ornament in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

A woman from Dong ethnic group presents silver ornaments in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A woman from Dong ethnic group sorts silver ornaments at her shop in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A woman from Dong ethnic group presents silver ornaments in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A silversmith carrying a silver ornament talks with a little girl in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

A silversmith carrying a silver ornament is pictured in Shuikou Township of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026.

The silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group in Liping County boast exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrate the historic culture of the Dong people.

In the past, silver ornaments were worn only during festivals. Today silver forging workshops thrive here. Craftsmen innovate by developing cultural and creative products, expanding sales channels through e-commerce and cultural tourism markets. The silver ornament products of Liping now enjoy strong demand both domestically and internationally. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)