A sea of spectators views the Village BA basketball finals in Taipan village, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, on Monday. The event began Saturday, attracting attendees from near and far. Photo: VCG

Players compete during the final between Team Qiandongnan Prefecture (blue) and Team Zunyi. Team Qiandongnan Prefecture won the championship with a score of 68-65. Photo: VCG

Spectators without seats stand on ladders to view Saturday night’s final match between Team Zunyi and Team Bijie on ladders. Photo: VCG

Some spectators shine phone flashlights and cheer on players while others livestream the match on Saturday night. Photo: VCG

Spectators smile with excitement while watching the match. Photo: Zhai Honglun/China News Service, VCG

Players from Team Zunyi (white) and Team Bijie compete for the jump ball. Photo: VCG

Four teams representing Guizhou’s Qiandongnan Prefecture, Zunyi, Bijie, and Tongren participated in this year’s final matches, with Zunyi securing second place and Tongren claiming third. Photo: Zhai Honglun/China News Service, VCG

Attracting large crowds, the annual local tournament began capturing netizens’ attention on Chinese social media platforms last year. Photo: VCG