Wa Ethnic Minority

The Wa Ethnic Minority is an ancient group located in the southwestern border of China, primarily situated between the Lancang River and Salween River, extending into the southern section of the Nujiang Mountain Range. This unique group has undergone a significant transformation over time, transitioning from primitive society to a socialist society, shifting from slash-and-burn agriculture to scientific farming methods. Over the years, they have experienced rapid social and economic development, with improvements in living standards year by year.

Distribution of the Wa Ethnic Minority in Yunnan

The Wa Ethnic Minority is mainly distributed in the following regions of Yunnan Province:

  • Ximeng, Cangyuan, Menglian, Gengma, Lancang, Shuangjiang, Zhenkang, Yongde, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Tengchong, Changning, Jingdong, and Pu’er.

Wa Autonomous Counties in Yunnan

Ximeng Wa Autonomous County(Puer) Menglian Dai, Lahu and Wa County(Puer) Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County(Lincang) Gengma Dai and Wa Autonomous County(Lincang) Shuangjiang Lahu, Wa, Bulang and Dai County

Wa Ethnic Towns in Yunnan

Hehua Dai and Wa Ethnic Town Junsai Wa, Lahu, Lisu and Deang Ethnic Town Xuelin Wa Ethnic Town Wendong Wa Ethnic Town Ankang Wa Ethnic Town Wendong Wa Ethnic Town

Protection Area of Wa Ethnic Culture

Wengding Village Wa Ethnic Culture Protection Area in Cangyuan County, Lincang Yonglao Village Wa Ethnic Culture Protection Area in Ximeng County, Puer

Cultural Heritages of Wa Ethnic Minority in Yunnan

Intangible Cultural Heritages of Wa in Yunnan

Qingxi Opera in Tengchong City, Baoshan Wooden Drum Dance in Ximeng County, Puer Hair Dance of Wa Ethnic Minority “Sigangli ” – Creation Myths

Inheritors of Wa’s Intangible Cultural Heritages in Yunnan

Yan Guo – Wa Traditional Iron Ware Yanhan Gelin – Wa Sacrificial Activities Bao Edao – Wa Wood-carving Project Sha Yingxiang – Spinning Top Project Bao Yemei – Wa Hair Dance Project Xiao Yumen – Wa Folk Dance Yan Cong – Wa Folk Dance Na Huan – Wa Folk Song and Dance Yan Gelao – Wa Folk Song and Dance Bao Enong – Wa Traditional Textile Craft Yan Kong – Wa Pottery Craftsmanship Sha Shaoxiang – Jizong Spining Top Performance  Li Jiaxian – Qingxi Opera

Festivals of Wa Ethnic Minority in Yunnan

New Rice Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority New Rice Festival in Menglian County, Puer New Rice Festival in Ximeng County, Puer Wooden Drum Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority Wooden Drum Festival in Ximeng County, Puer Wild Fruit and Vegetable Festival in Ximeng, Puer Spring Festival (Xinshuijie) of Wa Ethnic Minority Cattle-butchering Dance of Wa Ethnic Minority Cattle-butchering Ceremony of Wa Ethnic Minority Gongxiang (Elephant Worship) Festival of Wa New Fire Festival (Xinhuojie) of Wa Ethnic Minority Sowing Seeds Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority Qingmiao Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority Monihei Carnival in Cangyuan County, Lincang

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