The Yunnan Nationalities Village is located on the northeastern banks of the Dianchi Lake, about 8 km outside of Kunming. The village aims to introduce to visitors the diversity of Yunnan's population. There are currently about 12 model minority villages that display traditional village life, ceremonies and ethnic lifestyles. The most popular villages are those of the Dai, Bai and the Yi ethnic groups. The village is a wonderful place to visit all year round, but certain sections are livelier at certain times of the year… when the different ethnic groups hold their respective festivals. Other attractions include Water Sprinkling Square, a Dinosaur Theme Park, a Butterfly Museum, a Sun Dial and much more.
Here is a list of all the ethnic festivals celebrated at the Yunnan Nationality Village:
|
Festival Name |
Nationalities |
Lunar Calendar |
Festival activities |
Location |
|
March Fair |
Yi, Bai |
15-20 March |
Horse race, wrestling |
Dali Bai Autonomous |
|
Raoshan |
Bai |
Dai New Year |
Sacrifices to ancestors, |
Dali Bai |
|
Water Splashing Festival |
Dai |
Dai New Year |
Water-Splashing, |
Xishangban- |
|
Torch Festival |
Yi |
24-25 |
Torch Dance |
Lunan County |
|
Cha Hua |
Yi |
8-10 |
Performances, Local Goods Fair |
Dayao, Chuxiong |
|
San Duo |
Naxi |
8 Feb |
Horse Race, Lili Dance, picnic, sacrifice |
Lijiang Naxi |
|
Bath Gathering |
Li, Su |
1-3 Jan |
Bathing and washing off dirt |
Nujiang Region |
|
Sword Festival |
Li, Su |
8 Feb |
Performance, climbing sword mountain and diving into the sea of fire |
Nujiang Region |
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