Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has given the thumbs up to using Miao embroidery to pass down ethnic, traditional culture, aid in the battle against poverty and promote rural vitalization.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits villagers of Huawu Village, Xinren Miao Township of Qianxi County, Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 3, 2021. Xi on Wednesday inspected southwest China's Guizhou Province ahead of the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Xi was visiting a workshop at Huawu Village, Xinren Miao Township of Qianxi County in Bijie on Wednesday afternoon during an inspection tour of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

The exquisite handmade Miao embroidery garments and ornaments caught his attention, and Xi learned about the crafting process in detail from local villagers.

"What's traditional is also fashionable," Xi said, urging the promotion of Miao embroidery for the greater contribution to the rural vitalization.