'Village gala' held in Guizhou

Villagers display folk costumes during a "village gala" in Taipan village of Taijiang county, southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb. 3, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]

A "village gala" was held at the court of the "Village Basketball Association (Village BA)" in Taijiang county Tuesday night, which featured various folk performances staged by local villagers.

"Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike.