Overview Water Splashing Festival in Yingjiang County is held from April 28 to May 5th, at the same time with Yingjiang International Birding Festival. The Water Splashing Festival, known... Overview The Zhalete Festival is a traditional festival of the Yi ethnic minority, particularly celebrated by the Yiche branch of the Yi people in Honghe County, Yunnan Province, China.... Overview YangAna Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by the Yiche (or Yi) ethnic people in Honghe County, which is part of the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture... Overview of Introducion Chinese Name: 禄丰县苗族花山节 English Name: Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Lufeng County, Chuxiong Location: Hongtushan Village of Qinfeng Town in Lufeng County/禄丰勤丰镇红土山村 The Flower... Short Brief Chinese Name:华坪县傈僳族阔时节 English Name: Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Huaping County, Lijiang The Kuoshi Festival, also known as the New Year Singing and Dancing Festival,... Overview Chinese Name:永胜县他留粑粑节 English Name: Baba Festival of Taliu Ethnic People in Yongsheng County, Lijiang Location: Yongsheng County, Lijiang, China Taliu ethnic group is branch of Yi ethnic nationality. Taliu... Overview of the Festival Chinese Name:永胜县程海镇金兰村彝族刀杆节 English Name: Daogan Festival in Jinlan Village of Yongsheng County, Lijiang Jinlan Village belongs to the Heikou Village Committee of Chenghai Town, Yongsheng... Introduction Chinese Name:宁蒗县中国农民丰收节 English Name: Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang Hosting the Series of Events Celebrating the “Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival” A series of activities ... Chinese Name:宁蒗县端午节（卖药根） English Name: Duanwu Herbs Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang As the annual Dragon Boat Festival approaches, the spotlight in Ninglang County shifts away from traditional rice dumplings... Basic Information Chinese Name:宁蒗县普米族吾昔节 English Name: New Year Festival (Wuxijie) of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang Location: Ninglang Couty in Lijiang Festival Activities: Singing contests, dancing, target shooting,... The Liming Mountain Festival in Ninglang County (宁蒗县) is one of the most important traditional festivals of the Pumi people. It is held grandly on the 15th day of... Basic Introduction Chinese Name:宁蒗县彝族火把节 English Name: Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang Location: Ninglang County, Lijiang The Torch Festival is a symbol of Yi culture,... Overview AngMaTu(昴玛突/祭龙日/新米节)-the most magnificent festival of Hani Ethnic Minority(哈尼族) in Yuanyang County(元阳县), Yunnan, which is hold before the begging of spring cultivate season(in the mid-January usually) every year. As... Overview Chinese Name: 红河哈尼梯田文化旅游节 English Name: Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Culture Tourism Festival Location: Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces in Yuanyang County, Honghe Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Culture Tourism Festival(红河哈尼梯田文化旅游节)... Chinese Name: 宁洱县哈尼族红蛋节 English Name: Red Eggs Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in NInger County, Puer Location:宁洱县宁洱镇温泉村民委员会 http://yn.news.163.com/15/0325/10/ALI15U3D03230LLH.html http://www.sohu.com/a/127752085_403470... Overview Chinese Name: 宁洱县那柯里茶马古道乡村文化旅游节 English Name: Nakeli Tea Horse Road Rural Culture Tourism Festival in Ninger County, Puer Location: Nake Li Village, a significant station on the historic Tea... Overview Chinese Name: 普洱镇沅县苦聪人畲葩节 English Name: Shepa Festival of Kucong Ethnic People in Zhenyuan County, Puer Location: Zhedong Village(者东村) is inhabited by Kucong Ethnic People located in Zhedong Town... Overview and Intrdoduction Chinese Name: 江城县丢包节/情人节 English Name: Diubao Festival or Valentine’s Day in Jiangcheng County, Puer Since 2009, initiated by Jiangcheng County and through friendly consultations among relevant... Overview and Introduction Chinese Name: 江城县国庆乡三丫果节 English Name: Baccaurea Ramiflora or Burmese Grape Festival in Jiangcheng County, Puer Location: Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, China Sanya... Short Brief of the Festival Chinese Name: 新米节 English Name: New Rice Festival Ethnic Group: Wa Ethnic Minority Location: Menglian County, Yunnan Province, China “New Rice Festival” is a... Overview Chinese Name: 孟连县拉祜族葫芦节 English Name: Calabash Festival of Lahu Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Pu’er Location: Menglian County, Pu’er, Yunnan Province, China Date: Usually held in the third... Overview of the Water Splashing Festival Chinese Name: 孟连县傣族泼水节 English Name: Water Splashing Festival of the Dai Ethnic Group in Menglian County Location: Menglian County, Pu’er, Yunnan Province Date:... Overview Chinese Name: 澜沧县糯扎渡镇多依果节 English Name: Docynia Festival of Nuozhadu Town in Lancang County, Pu’er Location: Nuozhadu Town, Lancang County, Pu’er, Yunnan Province Date: December 3rd The Docynia Festival,... Overview Chinese Name: 澜沧县糯福乡柠檬节 English Name: Lemon Festival in Nuofu Town of Lancang County, Puer Location: 澜沧县糯福乡寸金柠檬基地和马岭柠檬地/ Nuofu Township, Lancang County, Pu’er City Date: August 17th The inaugural Lemon... Overview Chinese Name: 澜沧县勐朗镇罗八村阿巴巴洛节 English Name: Ababaluo Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in Lancang County, Puer Location: Luoba Village, Menglang Town, Lancang County/澜沧县勐朗镇罗八村 Date: March 7th Time: 12:30-13:30: Relay... Chinese Name: 姚安县新民-牟定县腊湾民族团结日 English Name: Xinmin-Lawan National Unity Day in Yaoan and Mouding Counties, Chuxiong Location:姚安县前场镇新民村委会与牟定县凤屯镇腊湾村委会 March 23, that is, February 15 of the lunar month, was the 25th... Chinese Name: 双柏县鄂家镇彝族摸奶节 English Name: Breast-touching Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Shuangbai County, Chuxiong Location:双柏县鄂家镇 Breast-touching Festival is a traditional ceremony of Yi Ethnic Minority in Shuangbai County... Overview Chinese Name: 大理祥云县东山彝族乡傈僳族拼火节 English Name: Pinhuo Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali Location: 祥云县东山彝族乡小庄子村委会老里么村/Laolime Village, Xiaozhuangzi Village Committee, Dongshan Yi Ethnic Township, Xiangyun Count ... With a history of hundreds of years, Kaishan Festival(开山节)is Miao ethnic minority’s traditional festival which is passed on from generation to generation. In 2016, Kaishan Festival was listed as... Short Introduction of the Festivtal Chinese Name: 大理祥云县祥城镇白龙潭村傈僳族七人节 English Name: Qiren Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali Location: Bailongtan Village of Xiangcheng Town in Xiangyun County, Dali... Overview of the Festival Chinese Name: 盈江县傈僳族阔时节 English Name: Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Yingjiang County, Dehong Location: Yingjiang County, Dehong “Kuoshi” in Lisu language means “New... Overview of the Festival Chinese Name: 武定县苗族花山节 English Name: Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Wuding County, Chuxiong Location: Madougou and Malike Villages of Shizishan Town in Wuding... Chinese Name: 哈尼族新米节 English Name: New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Hani Ethnic Minority The New Rice Festival is a traditional agricultural festival among the Hani people. Known as “Chi Xin... Chinese Name:佤族新火节/接新火节 English Name: New Fire Festival (Xinhuojie) of Wa Ethnic Minority New Fire Festival is a traditional festival of Wa Ethnic Minority, which is also called Getting New... Chinese Name:布朗族厚南节/桑刊节/宋坎节 English Name: Hounan Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority The Hounan Festival, also known as the “Sangkan Festival” or “Songkan Festival,” is a grand annual celebration of the... Chinese Name:布朗族新米节 English Name: New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority The Bulang people are renowned for their hardworking and simple lifestyles. Over their history, they have developed... Chinese Name: 布朗族祭坟节 English Name: Offering Grave (Jifen) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority The Jifen Festival is an important ritual observed by the Bulang ethnic minority in Shidian County.... Chinese Name: 布朗族关门节/考瓦沙 English Name: Guanmen (Closing Door) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority The Guanmen Festival, also known as “Kaowasha,” is a religious holiday observed by some Bulang people... Chinese Name:布朗族冈永节 English Name: Gangyong Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority Gangyong Festival of the Bulang Ethnic Minority The Gangyong Festival, also known as the Festival of the Bamboo Rat, is... Chinese Name:景颇族耍刀 English Name: Sword Playing (Shuadao) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority The ethnic minority martial arts of Yunnan are incredibly rich in content and deeply steeped in local characteristics,... Introduction of the Festival Chinese Name:景颇族新米节/尝新节 English Name: New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority The New Rice Festival is an enjoyable celebration of harvest among the Jingpo... Chinese Name:怒族贺新房 English Name: New House Congratulations (Hexinfang) Ceremoney of Nu Ethnic Minority The New House Congratulations Ceremony (Hexinfang) is a significant ritual among the Nu ethnic minority group... Overview Chinese Name:怒族新米节 English Name: New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority The Nu Ethnic Minority’s New Rice Festival is a traditional celebration among the Nu people in... Chinese Name:怒族祭山林节 English Name: Mountain Forest Worship (Jishanlin) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Mountain Forest Festival Overview: This festival is observed by the Nu ethnic group (self-called “Ruo Rou” people)... Overview Chinese Name:怒族祭谷神 English Name: Jigushen Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Location: Pijiang area of Bijiang, inhabited by the Nu ethnic group Time: December 29th of the lunar calendar... Basic Introduction Chinese Name: 怒族春节/吉佳姆/盍司节 English Name: Jijiamu Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Time: Held in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar Meaning: Celebrating the Lunar New Year... Chinese Name:阿昌族出洼节/关门节 English Name: Chuwa (Kaimen/Opening Door) Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority The Chuwa Festival of the Achang people is held annually on the 15th day of the twelfth month... Introduction of the Festival Chinese Name:阿昌族泼水节 English Name: Water Splashing Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority The Water-Splashing Festival of the Achang people coincides with the Dai people’s Water-Splashing Festival... Chinese Name:普米族成年礼 English Name: Coming-of-Age Ceremony of Pumi Ethnic Minority The girls’ coming-of-age ceremony is called “The Ceremony of Wearing Skirts”(“穿裙子礼”) and is hosted by their mothers. The little... Overview Chinese Name: 瑶族春节 English Name: Spring Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority The Spring Festival, celebrated by the Yao ethnic minority, is a vibrant and significant event marking the... Basic Introduction Chinese Name: 水族苏宁喜节 English Name: Suningxi Festival of Shui Ethnic Minority Festival Timing: Chou Day in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar. The festival takes place... Basin Introduction Chinese Name: 德昂族做摆/赶摆 English Name: Zuobai Festival of Deang Ethnic Minority Zuobai Festival（做摆） is Deang ethnic minority’s religious festival in Dehong and Xishuangbanna（西双版纳）. The date of the... Chinese Name:德昂族浇花节/泼水节 English Name: Watering Flowers Festival (Jiaohuajie) of Deang Ethnic Minority Watering Flowers Festival (Jiaohuajie) of the Deang Ethnic Minority The Deang people celebrate the Watering Flowers Festival,... Overview Chinese Name: 佤族青苗节 English Name: Qingmiao Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority Date: May 20 – 21 Location: Gengma County in Lincang City/临沧市耿马傣族佤族自治县 Qingmiao Festival (青苗节) is a traditional folk festival... OverviewThe Pumi people’s Valentine’s Day in Lanping County of Nujiang Prefecture is a traditional festival imbued with rich ethnic characteristics. It not only reflects the Pumi people’s beautiful yearning... Chinese Name: 大理南涧县哑神节/南涧二月八哑神会 English Name: Yashen Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Nanjian County, Dali Location: 南涧县公郎镇新合村委会盖瓦洒自然村 According to legend, a long time ago, there was a village called... Chinese Name:祥云县彝族哑巴节 English Name: The Mute Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali *Date: 17 February *Place: Qixuan Village of Hedian Town, Xiangyun County, of Dali Prefecture... Chinese Name: 怒江泸水巴尼人尚旺节 English Name: Shangwang Festival of Bani Ethnic People in Lushui City, Nujiang Date: March Place: Luobenzhuo Township, Lushui County, Nujiang Prefecture Meaning of Shangwang: In the... Nu nationality is the oldest ancestor and developer on both sides of the Nu River. Like other nationalities, the Nu people have their own unique customs and cultural heritage.... 1. Religious Background and Cultural Integration Western Christmas: Originated from the Roman cult of Sol Invictus (Sun God) and was later adopted by Christianity to commemorate the birth of... According to the Deputy Magistrate of the Stone Forest Yang Yan, the 2012 Stone Forest International Torch Carnival Festival will be held on August 6thlasting for 7 days. On...
Water Splashing Festival in Yingjiang County, Dehong
Zhalete Festival of Yiche Ethnic People in Honghe County, Honghe Prefecture
YangAna Festival of Yiche Ethnic People in Honghe County, Honghe Prefecture
Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Lufeng County, Chuxiong
Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Huaping County, Lijiang
Baba Festival of Taliu Ethnic People in Yongsheng County, Lijiang
Daogan Festival in Jinlan Village of Yongsheng County, Lijiang
Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang
Duanwu Herbs Festival in Ninglang County, Lijiang
New Year Festival (Wuxijie) of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang
Mountain Pilgrimage Festival of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang
Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Ninglang County, Lijiang
AngMaTu Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in Yuanyang County, Honghe
Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Culture Tourism Festival
Red Eggs Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in NInger County, Puer
Nakeli Tea Horse Road Rural Culture Tourism Festival in Ninger County, Puer
Shepa Festival of Kucong Ethnic People in Zhenyuan County, Puer
Diubao Festival or Valentine’s Day in Jiangcheng County, Puer
Baccaurea Ramiflora Festival in Jiangcheng County, Puer
New Rice Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer
Calabash Festival of Luhu Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer
Water Splashing Festival of Dai Ethnic Minority in Menglian County, Puer
Docynia Festival of Nuozhadu Town in Lancang County, Puer
Lemon Festival in Lancang County, Puer
Ababaluo Festival of Hani Ethnic Minority in Lancang County, Puer
Xinmin-Lawan National Unity Day in Yaoan and Mouding Counties, Chuxiong
Breast-touching Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Shuangbai County, Chuxiong
Pinhuo Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali
Kaishan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali
Qiren Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali
Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Yingjiang County, Dehong
Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Wuding County, Chuxiong
New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Hani Ethnic Minority
New Fire Festival (Xinhuojie) of Wa Ethnic Minority
Hounan Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
Offering Grave (Jifen) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
Guanmen (Closing Door) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
Gangyong Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
Sword Playing (Shuadao) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority
New Rice Festival (Xinmijie) of Jingpo Ethnic Minority
New House Congratulations (Hexinfang) Ceremoney of Nu Ethnic Minority
New Rice (Xinmi) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority
Mountain Forest Worship (Jishanlin) Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority
Jigushen Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority
Jijiamu Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority
Chuwa (Kaimen/Opening Door) Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority
Water Splashing Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority
Coming-of-Age Ceremony of Pumi Ethnic Minority
Spring Festival of Yao Ethnic Minority
Suningxi Festival of Shui Ethnic Minority
Zuobai Festival of Deang Ethnic Minority
Watering Flowers Festival (Jiaohuajie) of Deang Ethnic Minority
Qingmiao Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority
Valentine’s Day of Pumi Ethnic Minority in Lanping County, Nujiang
Yashen (Dumb God) Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Nanjian County, Dali
The Mute (Yaba) Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Xiangyun County, Dali
Shangwang Festival of Bani Ethnic People in Lushui City, Nujiang
Rumiqi Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang
Christmas Day of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang
The Torch Festival in The Stone Forest (Shilin County), Kunming
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