Performers of Lisu ethnic group play folk musical instruments during a show in Lisu Autonomous County of Weixi, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on October 22, 2009. Some 1,000 performers of Lisu ethnic group participated in the event held from Friday to show their skills in traditional sports as well as singing and dancing. The Lisu Autonomous County of Weixi, which is located in the northwest part of Yunnan, is the only Lisu Autonomous County around the country. [Xinhua]

Men of Lisu ethnic group compete in a bowing contest in Lisu Autonomous County of Weixi, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on October 22, 2009. Some 1,000 performers of Lisu ethnic group participated in the event held from Friday to show their skills in traditional folk sports as well as singing and dancing. The Lisu Autonomous County of Weixi, which is located in the northwest part of Yunnan, is the only Lisu Autonomous County around the country. [Xinhua]