"Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Organized by local residents, the sport has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike.
In March 2023, Guizhou Province hosted the first edition of the local league game under the title "Beautiful Countryside". Consisting only amateurs, the competitions were held to celebrate the Miao ethnic harvest festival that falls on the sixth day of the sixth month of Chinese lunar calendar. On Monday, the team of Qiandongnan won the title by beating the team from Zunyi City 68-65.
Four teams contested this year's finals, which tipped off on Saturday. A torrential downpour forced the championship game to be rescheduled to Monday afternoon. On Sunday, Team Tongren overcame Team Bijie 57-50 to finish third.
With the teams comprised of amateur players mostly hailing from local villages and nearby cities, spectators flocked from all over the country to soak up the festival-like atmosphere. Apart from the action, fans enjoyed pre- and post-match parties, local markets serving food and snacks and music and dance performances that showcased local culture.
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