Village of Jingpo Ethnic Minority in Yunnan Ethnic Villages, Kunming
The Jingpo ethnic group, with a population of nearly 150,000, primarily resides in the Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州) in Yunnan Province (云南省). The Jingpo people practice an animistic religion, believing in the spirit of all things, worshipping deities, and venerating their ancestors.
Overview of Jingpo Village
The Jingpo Village (景颇寨) in the Yunnan Ethnic Village (云南民族村) covers an area of 15 acres and features spacious and elegant various types of residential buildings alongside the exquisite and splendid “Mountain Official’s House” (山官房). The architectural styles prominently showcase the Jingpo’s “stilt” (干栏式) and “inverted T-shaped” (倒T型) structural characteristics and layout forms. In the center of the square stands the “Muna Song Tower” (目脑纵歌示栋), with patterns and sculptures symbolizing the unity and determination of the Jingpo people.
Festivals and Traditions
The Jingpo people celebrate several traditional festivals, including the Muna Song Festival (目瑙纵歌节), the Nengxian Festival (能仙节), and the New Rice Festival (新米节). Among these, the most grand and significant is the “Muna Song Festival,” which is a traditional sacrificial event dedicated to the celestial deity Mudi. This festival typically takes place on the 15th day of the first lunar month. During the festival, people gather around the Muna Song Tower, engaging in group dances, which can attract tens of thousands of participants, creating a spectacular scene renowned for its “thousands singing and dancing.”
Attractions and Names Listed:
- Jingpo Ethnic Group (景颇族)
- Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州)
- Jingpo Village (景颇寨)
- Yunnan Ethnic Village (云南民族村)
- Mountain Official’s House (山官房)
- Muna Song Tower (目脑纵歌示栋)
- Muna Song Festival (目瑙纵歌节)
- Nengxian Festival (能仙节)
- New Rice Festival (新米节)
