Malong District Festivals and Events

There are a great many festivals and activities in Malong District. And there are many other entertainments in Malong District. Here below I'd like to give you a brief view of them:

Festival

The Torch Festival

Torch Festival is a grand festival of Yi people, usually held on the June 24th in Chinese lunar calendar. At that time, all families will visit each other, and lit the torch to spread them all over the mountains and countryside, they think that the torch could dispel evil and eliminate pests. At night, they usually have a bonfire party. Young men and women sing and dance together. During the festival, Yi people killed cattle and sheep to sacrifice God.

Wrestling Festival

From February 26th to February 28th, the three-day national wrestling festival was held in the village of Maqin Township, Malong County. In addition to the large-scale bonfire party, "Wrestling Festival" will also have paintings, photography, talent shows, parent-child interaction, fishing, wrestling, and folk songs.

Activity

1.Tea house

Teahouses can be seen everywhere, and local people always kill their time in these teahouses.

2.KTV

KTV is the best choice for one who wants to spent a pleasant night and enjoys himself to the full.

3.Others

Bars are also nice for young people. For old people, the veteran cadre activity center is a good choice to kill time.