Axi Ethnic People
Axi is a branch of Yi minority, living in Shilin, Mile, Qiubei and other counties of Yunnan province. Axi ethnic people are part of Yi people, and there are many branches of Yi, such as Awu people(阿吾族), Sanyi people(撒尼族), Heiyi people(黑彝族) and Baiyi people(白彝族). The traditional custom of Axi people to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival is Tiaoyue(跳月). On the night of the Mid-Autumn festival, young men and women gather from various villages on the open ground, singing and dancing to express their love. It seems that the moon feel touched for them.
More About Axi Ethnic People
- “Axi Xianji”- Oral Epic of Axi People in Mile City, Honghe
- Shi Zhongming- Inheritor of Yi (Axi) Folk Dance in Mile County, Honghe
- Hongwan Village Yi (Axi) Ethnic Culture Protection Area in Xiyi Town of Mile City, Honghe
- Xianzi Dance of Yi Ethnic Minority in Yanshan County, Wenshan
- Torch Festival of Axi Ethnic People in Yanshan County, Wenshan
- Heiyudong Village of Weimo Yi Ethnic Town in Yanshan County, Wenshan
- The Fire Worship Festival of Axi Ethnic People in Mile City, Honghe
- Axi Tiaoyue Dance Festival of Axi Ethnic People in Mile County, Honghe
