Tourists and the local Va ethnic people cover others with clay during a carnival at the Va Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture of Cangyuan, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 2, 2009. During the 4-day festival, people daub each other with clay made of natural material, to express wishes of health and happiness. (Xinhua/Chen Haining)
Tourists and the local Va ethnic people cover others with clay during a carnival at the Va Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture of Cangyuan, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 2, 2009. (Xinhua/Chen Haining)
People covered with clay take a shower during a carnival at the Va Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture of Cangyuan, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 2, 2009. (Xinhua/Chen Haining)
Two girls of the Va ethnic group are seen covered with clay during a carnival at the Va Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture of Cangyuan, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 2, 2009. (Xinhua/Chen Haining)
People are seen covered with clay during a carnival at the Va Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture of Cangyuan, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 2, 2009. (Xinhua/Chen Haining)
Tourists and the local Va ethnic people cover others with clay during a carnival at the Va Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture of Cangyuan, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 2, 2009. During the 4-day festival, people daub each other with clay made of natural material, to express wishes of health and happiness. YYYwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
