XishuangBanna Festivals and Events
Xishuangbanna festivals and activities tell you what to do during the festival tour in Xishuangbanna, and they will surely enrich your Yunnan Travel. It is a place where multi-ethnic groups inhabit. The main minorities are Dai, Hani, Lahu, Yao, Hui, Yi, Miao and Zhuang, etc. Different nationalities create different cultures. Therefore, there are diverse festivals in Xishuangbanna.
Xishuangbanna Festivals
Dai and Hani ethnic minorities constitute the major ethnic population in Xishuangbanna, and they contribute rich diversities to the ethnic culture in Xishuangbanna, including the ethnic festivals and activities. The most well-known ones are Water Splashing Festival of Dai people and Gatangpa Festival of Hani people.
Popular Ethnic Festivals in Xishuangbanna
- Water Splashing Festival
- Gatangpa Festival
- Yekuzha Festival
- Kaimen (Opening Door ) Festival
- Panwang Festival
- New Rice (Xinmi) Festival
Festivals by Regions in Xishuangbanna
Jinghong City
| Date | Festival | Ethnic Minority |
| Dec 15 of Dai Calendar (November) | Loy Krathong Festival | Dai Ethnic Minority |
| April 13 -15 | Water Splashing Festival | Dai Ethnic Minority |
| Feb 6-8 | Temaoke Festival | Jinuo Ethnic Minority |
Menghai County
| Date | Festival | Ethnic Minority |
| June 24th of lunar calendar | Grasshopper Festival | Hani Ethnic Minority |
| April 9 -16 | Water Splashing Festival | Dai Ethnic Minority |
| Some day during April 9 -16 | Ganbai Festival | Dai Ethnic Minority |
| August 15th of lunar calendar | New Rice (Xinmijie) Festival | Lahu Ethnic Minority |
| April 9 -16 | Sangkang Festival | Bulang Ethnic Minority |
| Sept 28-Oct 3 | King of Tea Tree Festival | Hani Ethnic Minority |
| Jan 3 | Gatangpa Festival | Hani Ethnic Minority |
Mengla County
| Date | Festival | Ethnic Minority |
| December | Wotuo Festival | Ake Ethnic People |
| December | Etuo Festival | Ake Ethnic People |
| Jan 11-12 | Gatangpa Festival | Aka Ethnic People |
| April 10-16 | Water Splashing Festival | Dai Ethnic Minority |
| Late December | Magele Festival | Kemu Ethnic People |
| Feb 8th of lunar calendar | Baishijia Festival | Yi Ethnic Minority |
| October 16th of lunar calendar | Panwang Festival | Yao Ethnic Minority |
| June 23 | Zhuzhu Festival | Yao Ethnic Minority |
| First market date after Spring Festival | Guniangjie (Girls Street) Festival | Yao Ethnic Minority |
Other Traditional Ethnic Festivals
| Date | Festival | Ethnic Minority |
| April 13-17 | Worship of Tea Ancestor Festival | Bulang Ethnic Minority |
| Mid June -Sept of lunar calendar | Guanmen (Closing Door) Festival | Bulang Ethnic Minority |
| 10days after Qingming Festival | Spring Festival (Xinnian) Festival | Bulang Ethnic Minority |
| April 13-15 | Hounan Festival | Bulang Ethnic Minority |
| August or September of lunar calendar | Haoxizao Festival | Jinuo Ethni Minority |
| June 16th of lunar calendar | Getang Festival | Yao Ethnic Minority |
| June 16th of lunar calendar | Daogao Festival | Yao Ethnic Minority |
| May 29th of lunar calendar | Zhangrou Daike Festival | Yao Ethnic Minority |
| August of lunar calendar | New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) | Hani Ethnic Minority |
| October of lunar calendar | Zhalete Festival | Hani Ethnic Minority |
| Feb 1st of lunar calendar | Ganniao Festival | Yao Ethnic Minority |
| Jan 1st of lunar calendar | Spring Festival | Yao Ethnic Minority |
| / | Coming-of-Age Ceremony Festival | Jinuo Ethni Minority |
Activities in Xishuangbanna
Diverse ethnic festivals also contribute to the various activities in Xishuangbanna. For your Xishuangbanna Festival Tours, you can join in the activities such as water splashing and dancing with local ethnic people, go to the rural markets and pick teas at the tea plantations.
Festival Activities
| Activity | Location | Theme |
| Water Splashing Festival | Thoughout Xishuangbanna | Water splashing, flower floats parade |
| Ganbai Festival | Designated sites such as Manting Park, Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, Gasa Town | Festival fair |
| King of Tea Tree Festival | Menghai | Tea-tasting, tea processing craft, tea-themed food culture |
| Kaimen (Opening Door ) Festival | Dai villages | Dai temple fair |
| Guanmen (Closing Door) Festival | Dai villages | Dai religion activity |
| Xishuangbanna Border Trade and Tourism Fair | International Exhibition Center in Jinghong City | Border Trade and Tourism |
Local Ethnic Markets
| Date | Activity | Theme |
| Every Thursday | Xiding Thursday Market in Menghai County | Farm products, local specialties |
| Every Saturday | Menghun Saturday Market in Menghai County | Farm products, local specialties |
| Every Sunday | Menghai Sunday Market | Farm products, local specialties |
| Every Morning | Ganlanba Morning Market | Farm products, local specialties |
Read More:
- Local Ethnic Markets and Schedule in XishuangBanna
- Local Ethnic Markets and Schedule in Menghai County
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Songlong (Dragon Worship) Festival of Dai Ethnic Minority
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Huajie (Flower Street) Festival of Dai Ethnic Minority
Basic Introduction Chinese Name: 傣族情人节/花街节/赶花街 English Name: Huajie (Flower Street) Festival of Dai Ethnic Minority The Huajie Festival, also known as the Flower Street Festival, is one of the...
Offering Grave (Jifen) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
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Guanmen (Closing Door) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
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Kaimen (Opening Door) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
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Coming-of-Age Ceremony of Jinuo Ethni Minority
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Haoxizao Festival of Jinuo Ethni Minority
Chinese Name: 基诺族好希早节(新米节) English Name: Haoxizao Festival of Jinuo Ethni Minority Haoxizao Festival of Jinuo Ethnic Minority also called Axizao Festival, people celebrate this festival on Tiger’s Day (every...
Getang Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority
Overview Chinese Name: 瑶族歌堂节/耍歌堂 English Name: Getang Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority The Getang Festival, also known as the “Geyang Festival,” is a significant cultural celebration for the Yao...
Daogao Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority
Overview Chinese Name: 瑶族倒稿节 English Name: Daogao Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority The Daogao Festival, also known as the “Danu Festival,” is an important traditional celebration among the Yao ethnic...
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