Eshan County Culture

When people come to Eshan, they will enjoy the unique ethnic customs of Yi, and they may see some local architectures in this small county. Eshan is a good place to enjoy the special culture of Miao and Yi ethnic minorities, whose costumes and language are unique.

1.Ethnic Groups in Eshan County

Many ethnic minorities inhabit in Eshan county, among them, Yi and Miao ethnic minorities are dominant.

2. Traditional Ethnic Villages

There are 9 ethnic villages in Eshan County, which are Yuguo Village of Fuliangpeng Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县富良棚乡雨果村), Anju Village of Chahe Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县岔河乡安居村), Ximuchi Village of Dianzhong Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县甸中镇栖木墀村), Baziling Village of Dianzhong Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县甸中镇八字岭村), Huopipa Village of Tadian Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县塔甸镇亚尼村委会伙枇杷村), Gega Village of Tadian Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县塔甸镇大西村委会戈嘎村), Tongyi Village of Tadian Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县塔甸镇统邑村) and Pengzhan Village of Chahe Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县岔河乡鹏展村), Daxi Village of Tadian Town in Eshan County, Yuxi(玉溪市峨山县塔甸镇大西村).

3. Ethnic Festivals

Festivals are a major feature of ethnic minorities. In Eshan county, every ethnic groups celebrates their own festival, such as the Torch Festival.