Yuhu Village Festivals and Events
The residents of Yuhu village are mainly Naxi people, so there are many ethnic festivals, such as the torch festival.
Torch festival is a famous festival of those of the Yi and Naxi Group living in Lijiang. Originally held on every 25th to 27th June of Chinese lunar calendar. According to ancient rules, it will last for three nights. This festival was supposed to use fire to protect crops from the destructive insect by fire and people will place a giant torch in the front of their doors. By night, the locals will hold a long and tiny torch in hand, and gather for singing and dancing around a bonfire.The burning torch is regarded as an auspicious sign by Naxi and Yi people.
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