Convocation: Baoting Li and Miao Song and Dance Troupe

The Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County Song and Dance Troupe is the premier performance troupe in China dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural resources of the Miao (Hmong) minority and Li minority. Performers include dancers dressed in traditional festive costumes, vocalists hailing the strong work ethic of the Miao and Li people and the natural beauty of their region, and musicians performing on the rare traditional instruments. The Li Miao Autonomous Region Baoting Song and Dance Troupe is significantly diverse in its styles and expressions, creating a unique culture of Chinese folk art and receiving high appraisals from nationwide. The troupe was also commissioned by China’s Ministry of Culture and China’s Tourism Bureau to perform in many foreign countries, such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Japan, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, Korea and Hong Kong. Through these cultural missions, the troupe has successfully brought the Li & Miao culture overseas, facilitating cross-cultural communications. The convocation and the concert will demonstrate the unique charm and beauty of Li and Miao's original cultural environment.