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Ethnic Qiang villagers in Wenchuan County， southwest China’s Sichuan Province， dress up in traditional costumes to celebrate the coming New Year of the Qiang calendar on November 2.
November 3 represents the start of another year for this population of over 300，000 people. It is a time to celebrate harvests， send blessings， and pray for peace. According to tradition， the whole village gathers together over a meal and in worship of their respective gods.
Wenchuan County was struck by a big earthquake on May 12， 2008 that caused widespread devastation. However， much has been done to place the area back on its feet.
November 3 represents the start of another year for this population of over 300，000 people. It is a time to celebrate harvests， send blessings， and pray for peace. According to tradition， the whole village gathers together over a meal and in worship of their respective gods.
Wenchuan County was struck by a big earthquake on May 12， 2008 that caused widespread devastation. However， much has been done to place the area back on its feet.