A traditional Chinese Yangge folk dance performance

These photographs document a traditional Yangge dance performance held during a local celebration in Henan Province.

This series of photographs was taken by me in Zhoukou, Henan Province, China. It is worth noting that the costumes, headpieces, makeup, and overall styling shown here are specific to a particular ceremonial or festive event. They are not part of the everyday attire of Chinese people.

So if you find these images intriguing or unfamiliar, please do not turn to a friend and say, “Look, this is how Chinese people dress.” After this explanation, I hope it is clear that this is not the case.

The copyright of both the images and the text in this article belongs to Nik.homes. If you need high-resolution versions of these photographs, feel free to contact me. I would be honored that you appreciate the spirit and presence of the Chinese people, and I am happy to provide the images free of charge. Thank you.