Southeast Asian countries brought their traditional costumes to the 16th China-ASEAN Expo held in Nanning, capital of South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, from Sept 21 to 24.

Four performers wearing traditional Malaysian dress during the 16th China-ASEAN Expo. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/Xinhua]

A performer from the Philippines demonstrates how to attach her country's traditional headwear during the event. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/Xinhua]

Performers from Vietnam perform a folk dance in traditional clothing. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/Xinhua]

A musician from Vietnam plays a single-string instrument while wearing a traditional dress at the expo. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/Xinhua]