Dongchuan District Culture

Dongchuan was originally one of the birthplaces of the Yi people. Because of its remote location and lagged social and economic development, these villages still maintain traces of the Yi nationality's primitive religion and culture, but with the continuous development of rural economy and the infiltration of modern culture, this precious cultural form is on the verge of extinction. Yi culture is more concentrated such as Tuotan Village of Awang Town.

1.Ethnic Groups in Dongchuan

In 2010, the ethnic minorities in Dongchuan District accounted for about 5% of the total population, mainly Yi, Hui, Miao, Buyi, Bai, Naxi.

2. Ethnic Villages & Towns in Dongchuan

• Wangjiaqing Village of Tongdu Subdistrict in Dongchuan District, Kunming
• Huagou Village of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
• Huashitou Village of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
• Lepuao Village of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
• Wafang Liangzi Village of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
• Damakan Village of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
• Dayakou Village of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
• Shekuai Town of Dongchuan District in Kunming

3. Ethnic Festivals in Dongchuan

Each ethnic minority in Dongchuan has their own unique festivals to celebrate such as Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Minoritys(彝族火把节) and Embroidery Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority (彝族绣花节).