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Advik, an Indian tourist, gained unexpected fame at the Yunnan Tribal Festival in China, sharing the colorful local customs and warm hospitality on Instagram.
Screenshot of the viral video
An Indian tourist visiting a remote village in China’s Yunnan province caught attention at a local tribal festival. The man, called Advik, shared a video on Instagram from a traditional cultural festival organized by a tribal community in the area.
What started as a quiet visit quickly turned into an unexpected moment of fame, with villagers gathering around him to take photos.
The video shows Advik wearing traditional tribal clothing, a gesture that clearly pleased locals.
As he joined the celebrations, people lined up one by one to take pictures with him, turning the festival into an unplanned photo session.
Advik later said that more than 1,000 photos were taken with him during the event.
The clip shows colorful cultural performances, cheering villagers and recurring moments of people smiling and posing impatiently for the camera.
He also shared glimpses of the traditional foods prepared for the festival, and took a closer look at local customs and daily life in the village.
At the end of the video, Advik admitted that he was surprised by the warmth and attention he received. He said he never imagined he would be treated like a celebrity in a small village far from his home.
The text in the video reflects his astonishment at how welcoming the community was to the foreign visitor.
The post quickly gained attention online, with many viewers reacting warmly. Many users praised the villagers for their kindness, describing the scenes as heartwarming.
Others said such hospitality made China feel welcome, while some described Advik as lucky to have witnessed such genuine generosity.
17 January 2026 at 8:44 PM IST
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