The city of Anshun, in Guizhou province, set up a course to train people in the batik and embroidery methods of its Miao ethnic group in the Xixiu district, March 20-30.

Anshun batik teacher explaining batik design skills.[Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Some specialists in batik and embroidery will help several dozen of?ethnic Miao women learn the methods during the 10-day course,as one course?organizer explaining, "We want to help develop the local embroidery and batik business and hopefully teach more about the local culture and heritage through the course."

Anshun batik instructor explaining drawing and designs.[Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]