In Tujia and Miao Autonomous Area in Qianjiang city, southeast of Chongqing, lives the Miao ethnic group. They are all fond of singing folk song imbued with national color and characterized by high-pitched, long-drawn-out and modulating tones. It is sometimes sung to give expression to the singers' deep love, their sincere desire and their wish for a good luck. The most popular form of singing is to sing in dialogue form, with one person questioning and the other replying. This form of singing is used sometimes to provide opportunities for young boys and girls to make friends or select their prospective spouses. 

Of all the nationalities in China, the Miao claim the largest number of festivals, of which the major ones include the Autumn Fair and the Third Month Fair. As a traditional festival, the Autumn Fair is held on Liqiu (the Beginning of Autumn) every year. On this occasion, people of both sexes and all ages exchange festival greetings as they meet each other on the way. 

Besides, large numbers of people from far and wide flock to the venue to watch or participate in contests, such as swing, ladder climbing, dragon dance and lion dance. 

The Miao ethnics are reputed for their being skilled in embroidery and batik. The young girls of the Miao ethnic group like to adorn themselves with their homemade handicrafts.