Watch: Indian Visitor Becomes Surprise Star At Tribal Festival In China’s Yunnan

Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 20:44 IST

Advik, an Indian tourist, gained unexpected fame at a Yunnan tribal festival in China, sharing vibrant local customs and heartfelt hospitality on Instagram.

Screengrab of viral video

An Indian tourist visiting a remote village in China’s Yunnan province caught all the eyes at a local tribal festival. The man, identified as Advik, shared a video on Instagram from a traditional cultural festival organised by a tribal community in the area.

What began as a quiet visit quickly turned into an unexpected moment of fame, as villagers gathered around him to take photographs.

The video shows Advik wearing traditional tribal clothing, a gesture that clearly delighted the locals.

As he joined the celebrations, people lined up one after another to pose with him, turning the festival into an unplanned photo session.

Advik later said that more than 1,000 pictures were taken with him during the event.

The clip shows colourful cultural performances, cheerful villagers and repeated moments of people smiling and posing eagerly for the camera.

He also shared glimpses of traditional food prepared for the festival, offering a closer look at local customs and everyday life in the village.

Towards the end of the video, Advik admits he was taken aback by the warmth and attention he received. He said he never imagined being treated like a celebrity in a small village so far from home.

Text shown in the video reflects his surprise at how welcoming the community was towards a foreign visitor.

The post quickly gained traction online, with many viewers reacting warmly. Several users praised the villagers for their kindness, calling the scenes heart-warming.

Others said such hospitality made China feel welcoming, while some described Advik as lucky to have experienced such genuine generosity.

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