Students learn a traditional dance of the Chinese Miao ethnic group at the Oriental Dance Academy in Wellington, New Zealand, March 22, 2019. The Miao people are one of the largest ethnic groups in China, mainly scattered across the provincial areas of Guizhou, Hunan, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guangxi, Hubei and Guangdong. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]Zhang Ya (left), a teacher with the Oriental Dance Academy in Wellington, guides students in a traditional dance of the Miao ethnic group. The dance integrates scenes and performance elements of Miao festivals, agriculture and entertainment, embodying the optimistic and positive character of the local women. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]A student is seen learning a traditional Chinese Miao dance at the Oriental Dance Academy in Wellington, March 22, 2019. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]Students learn a traditional Chinese Miao dance at the Oriental Dance Academy in Wellington, March 22, 2019. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]
A student is seen learning a traditional Chinese Miao dance at the Oriental Dance Academy in Wellington, March 22, 2019. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]
Students learn a traditional Chinese Miao dance at the Oriental Dance Academy in Wellington, March 22, 2019. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]
