Ninger County Culture

Ninger Ethnic Culture is diverse and colorful. It is a place where multi-ethnic groups inhabit. Different nationalities create different culture. 

1. Ethnic Groups in Ninger County

Among the population of 9 townships towns in Ninger Hani and Yi Autonomous County, the Han population is 88,101, accounting for 47.44% of the total population; the minority population is 97,618, accounting for 52.56% of the total population. Among them, the Hani population is 45,998, accounting for 24.77% of the total population; the Yi population is 35,726, accounting for 19.24% of the total population; the Lahu population is 1,911, accounting for 1.03% of the total population; the Yi population is 361, accounting for The total population is 0.02%; the Yi population is 6,442, accounting for 3.47% of the total population; the Bulang population is 223, accounting for 0.01% of the total population.

2. Traditional Ethnic Villages in Ninger County

  • Bengzha Village in Ninger County, Puer
  • Shangxuande Village of Mengxian Town in Ninger County, Puer
  • Bengzha Village of Bengxian Town in Ninger County, Puer
  • Kunlushan Village of Ninger Town in Ninger County, Puer
  • Nakeli Village in Ninger County, Puer

3. Ethnic Festivals in Ninger County

The ethnic minorities, such as Hani, Lahu in Ninger, have a long history and splendid culture with strong ethnic customs. Yi people's Torch Festival, Lahu people’s Hulu Festival all present the local unique folk custom and culture.