1. Ji Huo Festival of Yi people
Ji Huo Festival, which is said to has a history of more than 1000 years, is celebrated by the Axi people on the third day of the second lunar month every year to worship the fire (March 14 in Gregorian calendar this year)...[More]
2. Sword & Pole Festival of Lisu people
A grand sacrificial ceremony composed of breathtaking stunts is held by the Lisu on the 8th day of the 2nd lunar month (March in Gregorian calendar). Dancing in fire is one of the highlights of the festival: several men dance on the fire barefoot, presenting various stunts for guests...[More]
3. Flower Picking Festival of Yi people
On the day, the Yi people who are living in Dayao County of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture often get up early in the morning, carry bamboo baskets and go up the mountain to pick red camellias. They arrange flowers around their houses, doors, windows and furnitures. Some main roads connecting the village are also decorated with flower-covered platfonds...[More]
4. Temple Fair of Naxi people
Temple Fair, also known as San Duo Festival, is celebrated by the Naxi people who lives in Lijiang, Yunnan Province two times in the 2nd lunar month and 8th month every year.
San Duo, who was said to be the god of war who protect Naxi people's security in the ancient time, is now regarded as the patron saint of the Naxi ethnic group. People admire him as the embodiment of Yulong Snow Mountain...[More]
