Water Splashing Festival in Yingjiang County, Dehong

Water Splashing Festival in Yingjiang County, Dehong

Overview Water Splashing Festival in Yingjiang County is held  from April 28 to May 5th, at the same time with Yingjiang International Birding Festival. The Water Splashing Festival, known...

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Zhalete Festival of Yiche Ethnic People in Honghe County, Honghe Prefecture

Zhalete Festival of Yiche Ethnic People in Honghe County, Honghe Prefecture

Overview The Zhalete Festival is a traditional festival of the Yi ethnic minority, particularly celebrated by the Yiche branch of the Yi people in Honghe County, Yunnan Province, China....

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YangAna Festival of Yiche Ethnic People in Honghe County, Honghe Prefecture

YangAna Festival of Yiche Ethnic People in Honghe County, Honghe Prefecture

Overview YangAna Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by the Yiche (or Yi) ethnic people in Honghe County, which is part of the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture...

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Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Lufeng County, Chuxiong

Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Lufeng County, Chuxiong

Overview of Introducion Chinese Name: 禄丰县苗族花山节 English Name: Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Lufeng County, Chuxiong Location: Hongtushan Village of Qinfeng Town in Lufeng County/禄丰勤丰镇红土山村 The Flower...

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Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Huaping County, Lijiang

Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Huaping County, Lijiang

Short Brief Chinese Name:华坪县傈僳族阔时节 English Name: Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Huaping County, Lijiang The Kuoshi Festival, also known as the New Year Singing and Dancing Festival,...

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Baba Festival of Taliu Ethnic People in Yongsheng County, Lijiang

Baba Festival of Taliu Ethnic People in Yongsheng County, Lijiang

Overview Chinese Name:永胜县他留粑粑节 English Name: Baba Festival of Taliu Ethnic People in Yongsheng County, Lijiang Location: Yongsheng County, Lijiang, China Taliu ethnic group is branch of Yi ethnic nationality. Taliu...

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Daogan Festival in Jinlan Village of Yongsheng County, Lijiang

Daogan Festival in Jinlan Village of Yongsheng County, Lijiang

Overview of the Festival Chinese Name:永胜县程海镇金兰村彝族刀杆节 English Name: Daogan Festival in Jinlan Village of Yongsheng County, Lijiang Jinlan Village belongs to the Heikou Village Committee of Chenghai Town, Yongsheng...

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Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Introduction Chinese Name:宁蒗县中国农民丰收节 English Name: Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang Hosting the Series of Events Celebrating the “Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival” A series of activities celebrating...

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Duanwu Herbs Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Duanwu Herbs Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Chinese Name:宁蒗县端午节(卖药根) English Name: Duanwu Herbs Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang As the annual Dragon Boat Festival approaches, the spotlight in Ninglang County shifts away from traditional rice dumplings...

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New Year Festival (Wuxijie) of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang

New Year Festival (Wuxijie) of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Basic Information Chinese Name:宁蒗县普米族吾昔节 English Name: New Year Festival (Wuxijie) of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang Location: Ninglang Couty in Lijiang Festival Activities: Singing contests, dancing, target shooting,...

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Mountain Pilgrimage Festival of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Mountain Pilgrimage Festival of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Chinese Name:宁蒗县普米族转山会 English Name: Mountain Pilgrimage Festival of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang Location:...

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Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang

Basic Introduction Chinese Name:宁蒗县彝族火把节 English Name: Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang Location: Ninglang County, Lijiang The Torch Festival is a symbol of Yi culture,...

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AngMaTu Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in Yuanyang County, Honghe

AngMaTu Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in Yuanyang County, Honghe

Overview AngMaTu(昴玛突/祭龙日/新米节)-the most magnificent festival of Hani Ethnic Minority(哈尼族) in Yuanyang County(元阳县), Yunnan, which is hold before the begging of spring cultivate season(in the mid-January usually) every year. As...

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Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Culture Tourism Festival

Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Culture Tourism Festival

Overview Chinese Name: 红河哈尼梯田文化旅游节 English Name: Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Culture Tourism Festival Location: Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces in Yuanyang County, Honghe Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Culture Tourism Festival(红河哈尼梯田文化旅游节)...

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Red Eggs Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in NInger County, Puer

Red Eggs Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in NInger County, Puer

Chinese Name: 宁洱县哈尼族红蛋节 English Name: Red Eggs Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in NInger County, Puer Location:宁洱县宁洱镇温泉村民委员会 http://yn.news.163.com/15/0325/10/ALI15U3D03230LLH.html http://www.sohu.com/a/127752085_403470...

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Nakeli Tea Horse Road Rural Culture Tourism Festival in Ninger County, Puer

Nakeli Tea Horse Road Rural Culture Tourism Festival in Ninger County, Puer

Overview Chinese Name: 宁洱县那柯里茶马古道乡村文化旅游节 English Name: Nakeli Tea Horse Road Rural Culture Tourism Festival in Ninger County, Puer Location: Nake Li Village, a significant station on the historic Tea...

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Shepa Festival of Kucong Ethnic People in Zhenyuan County, Puer

Shepa Festival of Kucong Ethnic People in Zhenyuan County, Puer

Overview Chinese Name: 普洱镇沅县苦聪人畲葩节 English Name: Shepa Festival of Kucong Ethnic People in Zhenyuan County, Puer Location: Zhedong Village(者东村) is inhabited by Kucong Ethnic People located in Zhedong Town...

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Diubao Festival or Valentine’s Day in Jiangcheng County, Puer

Diubao Festival or Valentine’s Day in Jiangcheng County, Puer

Overview and Intrdoduction Chinese Name: 江城县丢包节/情人节 English Name: Diubao Festival or Valentine’s Day in Jiangcheng County, Puer Since 2009, initiated by Jiangcheng County and through friendly consultations among relevant...

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Baccaurea Ramiflora Festival in Jiangcheng County, Puer

Baccaurea Ramiflora Festival in Jiangcheng County, Puer

Overview and Introduction Chinese Name: 江城县国庆乡三丫果节 English Name: Baccaurea Ramiflora or Burmese Grape Festival in Jiangcheng County, Puer Location: Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, China Sanya...

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New Rice Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer

New Rice Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer

Short Brief of the Festival Chinese Name: 新米节 English Name: New Rice Festival Ethnic Group: Wa Ethnic Minority Location: Menglian County, Yunnan Province, China “New Rice Festival” is a...

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Calabash Festival of Luhu Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer

Calabash Festival of Luhu Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer

Overview Chinese Name: 孟连县拉祜族葫芦节 English Name: Calabash Festival of Lahu Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Pu’er Location: Menglian County, Pu’er, Yunnan Province, China Date: Usually held in the third...

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Water Splashing Festival of Dai Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer

Water Splashing Festival of Dai Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer

Overview of the Water Splashing Festival Chinese Name: 孟连县傣族泼水节 English Name: Water Splashing Festival of the Dai Ethnic Group in Menglian County Location: Menglian County, Pu’er, Yunnan Province Date:...

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Docynia Festival of Nuozhadu Town in Lancang County, Puer

Docynia Festival of Nuozhadu Town in Lancang County, Puer

Overview Chinese Name: 澜沧县糯扎渡镇多依果节 English Name: Docynia Festival of Nuozhadu Town in Lancang County, Pu’er Location: Nuozhadu Town, Lancang County, Pu’er, Yunnan Province Date: December 3rd The Docynia Festival,...

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Lemon Festival in Lancang County, Puer

Lemon Festival in Lancang County, Puer

Overview Chinese Name: 澜沧县糯福乡柠檬节 English Name: Lemon Festival in Nuofu Town of Lancang County, Puer Location: 澜沧县糯福乡寸金柠檬基地和马岭柠檬地/ Nuofu Township, Lancang County, Pu’er City Date: August 17th The inaugural Lemon...

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Ababaluo Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in Lancang County, Puer

Ababaluo Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in Lancang County, Puer

Overview Chinese Name: 澜沧县勐朗镇罗八村阿巴巴洛节 English Name: Ababaluo Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in Lancang County, Puer Location: Luoba Village, Menglang Town, Lancang County/澜沧县勐朗镇罗八村 Date: March 7th Time: 12:30-13:30: Relay...

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Xinmin-Lawan National Unity Day in Yaoan and Mouding Counties, Chuxiong

Xinmin-Lawan National Unity Day in Yaoan and Mouding Counties, Chuxiong

Chinese Name: 姚安县新民-牟定县腊湾民族团结日 English Name: Xinmin-Lawan National Unity Day in Yaoan and Mouding Counties, Chuxiong Location:姚安县前场镇新民村委会与牟定县凤屯镇腊湾村委会 March 23, that is, February 15 of the lunar month, was the 25th...

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Breast-touching Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Shuangbai County, Chuxiong

Breast-touching Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Shuangbai County, Chuxiong

Chinese Name: 双柏县鄂家镇彝族摸奶节 English Name: Breast-touching Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Shuangbai County, Chuxiong Location:双柏县鄂家镇 Breast-touching Festival is a traditional ceremony of Yi Ethnic Minority in Shuangbai County...

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Pinhuo Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali

Pinhuo Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali

Overview Chinese Name: 大理祥云县东山彝族乡傈僳族拼火节 English Name: Pinhuo Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali Location: 祥云县东山彝族乡小庄子村委会老里么村/Laolime Village, Xiaozhuangzi Village Committee, Dongshan Yi Ethnic Township, Xiangyun County PinHuo Festival(拼火节) is...

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Kaishan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali

Kaishan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali

With a history of hundreds of years, Kaishan Festival(开山节)is Miao ethnic minority’s traditional festival which is passed on from generation to generation. In 2016, Kaishan Festival was listed as...

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Qiren Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali

Qiren Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali

Short Introduction of the Festivtal Chinese Name: 大理祥云县祥城镇白龙潭村傈僳族七人节 English Name: Qiren Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali Location: Bailongtan Village of Xiangcheng Town in Xiangyun County, Dali...

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Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Yingjiang County, Dehong

Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Yingjiang County, Dehong

Overview of the Festival Chinese Name: 盈江县傈僳族阔时节 English Name: Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Yingjiang County, Dehong Location: Yingjiang County, Dehong “Kuoshi” in Lisu language means “New...

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Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Wuding County, Chuxiong

Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Wuding County, Chuxiong

Overview of the Festival Chinese Name: 武定县苗族花山节 English Name: Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Wuding County, Chuxiong Location: Madougou and Malike Villages of Shizishan Town in Wuding...

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New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Hani Ethnic Minority

New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Hani Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name: 哈尼族新米节 English Name: New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Hani Ethnic Minority The New Rice Festival is a traditional agricultural festival among the Hani people. Known as “Chi Xin...

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New Fire Festival (Xinhuojie) of Wa Ethnic Minority

New Fire Festival (Xinhuojie) of Wa Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:佤族新火节/接新火节 English Name: New Fire Festival (Xinhuojie) of Wa Ethnic Minority New Fire Festival is a traditional festival of Wa Ethnic Minority, which is also called Getting New...

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Hounan Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Hounan Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:布朗族厚南节/桑刊节/宋坎节 English Name:  Hounan Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority The Hounan Festival, also known as the “Sangkan Festival” or “Songkan Festival,” is a grand annual celebration of the...

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New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:布朗族新米节 English Name:  New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority The Bulang people are renowned for their hardworking and simple lifestyles. Over their history, they have developed...

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Offering Grave (Jifen) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Offering Grave (Jifen) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name: 布朗族祭坟节 English Name: Offering Grave (Jifen) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority The Jifen Festival is an important ritual observed by the Bulang ethnic minority in Shidian County....

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Guanmen (Closing Door) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Guanmen (Closing Door) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name: 布朗族关门节/考瓦沙 English Name: Guanmen (Closing Door) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority The Guanmen Festival, also known as “Kaowasha,” is a religious holiday observed by some Bulang people...

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Gangyong Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Gangyong Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:布朗族冈永节 English Name:  Gangyong Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority Gangyong Festival of the Bulang Ethnic Minority The Gangyong Festival, also known as the Festival of the Bamboo Rat, is...

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Sword Playing (Shuadao) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority

Sword Playing (Shuadao) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:景颇族耍刀 English Name:  Sword Playing (Shuadao) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority The ethnic minority martial arts of Yunnan are incredibly rich in content and deeply steeped in local characteristics,...

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New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority

New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority

Introduction of the Festival Chinese Name:景颇族新米节/尝新节 English Name:  New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority The New Rice Festival is an enjoyable celebration of harvest among the Jingpo...

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New House Congratulations (Hexinfang) Ceremoney of Nu Ethnic Minority

New House Congratulations (Hexinfang) Ceremoney of Nu Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:怒族贺新房 English Name:  New House Congratulations (Hexinfang) Ceremoney of Nu Ethnic Minority The New House Congratulations Ceremony (Hexinfang) is a significant ritual among the Nu ethnic minority group...

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New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

Overview Chinese Name:怒族新米节 English Name: New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority The Nu Ethnic Minority’s New Rice Festival is a traditional celebration among the Nu people in...

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Mountain Forest Worship (Jishanlin) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

Mountain Forest Worship (Jishanlin) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:怒族祭山林节 English Name: Mountain Forest Worship (Jishanlin) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Mountain Forest Festival Overview: This festival is observed by the Nu ethnic group (self-called “Ruo Rou” people)...

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Jigushen Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

Jigushen Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

Overview Chinese Name:怒族祭谷神 English Name: Jigushen Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Location: Pijiang area of Bijiang, inhabited by the Nu ethnic group Time: December 29th of the lunar calendar...

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Jijiamu Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

Jijiamu Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

Basic Introduction  Chinese Name: 怒族春节/吉佳姆/盍司节 English Name: Jijiamu Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Time: Held in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar Meaning: Celebrating the Lunar New Year...

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Chuwa (Kaimen/Opening Door) Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority

Chuwa (Kaimen/Opening Door) Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:阿昌族出洼节/关门节 English Name:  Chuwa (Kaimen/Opening Door) Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority The Chuwa Festival of the Achang people is held annually on the 15th day of the twelfth month...

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Water Splashing Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority

Water Splashing Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority

Introduction of the Festival Chinese Name:阿昌族泼水节 English Name: Water Splashing Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority The Water-Splashing Festival of the Achang people coincides with the Dai people’s Water-Splashing Festival...

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Coming-of-Age Ceremony of Pumi Ethnic Minority

Coming-of-Age Ceremony of Pumi Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:普米族成年礼 English Name: Coming-of-Age Ceremony of Pumi Ethnic Minority The girls’ coming-of-age ceremony is called “The Ceremony of Wearing Skirts”(“穿裙子礼”) and is hosted by their mothers. The little...

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Spring Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority

Spring Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority

Overview Chinese Name: 瑶族春节 English Name: Spring Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority The Spring Festival, celebrated by the Yao ethnic minority, is a vibrant and significant event marking the...

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Suningxi Festival of Shui Ethnic Minority

Suningxi Festival of Shui Ethnic Minority

Basic Introduction Chinese Name: 水族苏宁喜节 English Name: Suningxi Festival of Shui Ethnic Minority Festival Timing: Chou Day in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar. The festival takes place...

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Zuobai Festival of Deang Ethnic Minority

Zuobai Festival of Deang Ethnic Minority

Basin Introduction Chinese Name: 德昂族做摆/赶摆 English Name: Zuobai Festival of Deang Ethnic Minority Zuobai Festival(做摆) is Deang ethnic minority’s religious festival in Dehong and Xishuangbanna(西双版纳). The date of the...

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Watering Flowers Festival (Jiaohuajie) of Deang Ethnic Minority

Watering Flowers Festival (Jiaohuajie) of Deang Ethnic Minority

Chinese Name:德昂族浇花节/泼水节 English Name:  Watering Flowers Festival (Jiaohuajie) of Deang Ethnic Minority Watering Flowers Festival (Jiaohuajie) of the Deang Ethnic Minority The Deang people celebrate the Watering Flowers Festival,...

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Qingmiao Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority

Qingmiao Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority

Overview Chinese Name: 佤族青苗节 English Name: Qingmiao Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority Date: May 20 – 21 Location: Gengma County in Lincang City/临沧市耿马傣族佤族自治县 Qingmiao Festival (青苗节) is a traditional folk festival...

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Valentine’s Day of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Lanping County, Nujiang

Valentine’s Day of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Lanping County, Nujiang

Chinese Name:兰坪县普米族情人节/端午节/端阳节/雪门槛游山节 English Name: Valentine’s Day of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Lanping County, Nujiang Valentine’s Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Xuemenkan Pilgrimage Festival are same festival held in Luoguqing Valley...

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Yashen (Dumb God) Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Nanjian County, Dali

Yashen (Dumb God) Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Nanjian County, Dali

Chinese Name: 大理南涧县哑神节/南涧二月八哑神会 English Name: Yashen Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Nanjian County, Dali Location: 南涧县公郎镇新合村委会盖瓦洒自然村 According to legend, a long time ago, there was a village called...

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The Mute (Yaba) Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali

The Mute (Yaba) Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali

Chinese Name:祥云县彝族哑巴节 English Name: The Mute Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali *Date: 17 February *Place: Qixuan Village of Hedian Town, Xiangyun County, of Dali Prefecture...

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Shangwang Festival of Bani Ethnic People in Lushui City, Nujiang

Shangwang Festival of Bani Ethnic People in Lushui City, Nujiang

Chinese Name: 怒江泸水巴尼人尚旺节 English Name: Shangwang Festival of Bani Ethnic People in Lushui City, Nujiang Date: March Place: Luobenzhuo Township, Lushui County, Nujiang Prefecture Meaning of Shangwang: In the...

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Rumiqi Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang

Rumiqi Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang

Nu nationality is the oldest ancestor and developer on both sides of the Nu River. Like other nationalities, the Nu people have their own unique customs and cultural heritage....

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Christmas Day of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang

Christmas Day of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang

Chinese Name:傈僳族圣诞节 English Name: The Christmas Day of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang...

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The Torch Festival in The Stone Forest (Shilin County), Kunming

The Torch Festival in The Stone Forest (Shilin County), Kunming

According to the Deputy Magistrate of the Stone Forest Yang Yan, the 2012 Stone Forest International Torch Carnival Festival will be held on August 6thlasting for 7 days. On...

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