Land and fire: Chinese villagers celebrate pagan She Huo festival

March 02, 2018 4:35 PM

LONGXIAN, CHINA (AFP) – Villagers in northern China wake up before dawn to paint their faces with pinkish make-up, don colourful robes and wield swords to represent legendary figures for a unique festival capping Chinese New Year celebrations.

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