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Nadam Fair (那达慕节)
Nadam means game or recreation in Mongolian; this annual festival, held between July and August, is a chance for Mongolians to gather when...
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Year of Ox (牛)
Healthy; obstinate; independent; usually calm and cool, but can get stroppy at times; shy and conservative; likes the outdoors and...
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Deang (德昂族)
Geography and Language of Deang (德昂族) Only a few thousand people make up the De’ang ethnic group, spread widely over Yunnan...
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Hubei Cuisine
Hubei Cuisine, or Er Cuisine, has developed over the years from the local dishes of Jingnan, Xiangyang, Ezhou, Hanmian and other areas in...
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Dragon Boat Festival (龙舟节)
The fifth day of the fifth lunar month is set aside for the Dragon Boat Festival. There are many different versions, though the most...

Tibet

Documentary capturing pioneering images to exhibit the dazzling array of mysterious and wonderful creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes.

The vast Tibetan plateau is one of the world's most remote places and home to chiru antelopes, wild yaks, foxes and bears. It has a remarkable culture shaped by over one thousand years of Buddhism, while its mountains and glaciers provide a vital life support system for half the planet.

For more information about Wild China visit the BBC Four website.