Celebrating the Legacy of Wu Zetian in Guangyuan’ s Nü’er Festival

The Women’s Festival in Guangyuan, Sichuan province, highlights the legacy of China’s only female emperor

Wu Zetian, China’s first and only female emperor, remains a powerful symbol of female empowerment. In her birthplace in Guangyuan, Sichuan province, an annual celebration called Nü’er Festival is held in her honor. Read more about badass Chinese ladies in history!