With around 5,300 members (as of 2010), the Hezhen from Heilongjiang Province are one of China’s smallest officially recognized ethnic minorities. Starting at the end of December, they celebrate the beginning of the fishing season and the preparation for the New Year with feasts and games, as shown in this back-to-back tug-of-war. Among other things, the Hezhen are famous for their traditional clothing made of fish skin, although few still know how to make it. For their winter fun, the younger generation prefers a fashion update with a fishbone pattern and plush antlers.