Our country is a multi-ethnic country

rich ethnic customs

To say that the place with the strongest ethnic customs is Yunnan

Yunnan is the province with the largest number of ethnic minorities

Yunnan occupies 25 of 55 ethnic minorities

Therefore, Yunnan's ethnic customs

It is the most concentrated place in the country

Yi, Miao, Dai, Bai, Naxi

One of the biggest characteristics of these ethnic minorities

There are many ethnic festivals

Recently, most areas in southwest China have been surrounded by light rain, moderate rain and heavy rain

The gloomy weather makes people feel very depressed

No energy, no energy

There is an urgent need for a passionate festival to make people feel happy

The whole of Yunnan is waiting for it to come!

Yi torch Festival

June 24 of the lunar calendar every year, July 26 of the Gregorian calendar this year

It is the Yi Torch Festival

The Yi people are a nation that advocates "fire". The Yi people believe that fire is a part of life. They believe that fire and the sun have equal status. They are full of awe and gratitude for fire. Every Yi child is closely related to fire throughout his life from birth to death.

According to Yi tradition, when children are born, they are carried by their elders to the fire pond and circle around, praying for the children to be protected by the fire god "Ayi Diegu"; when children get married or marry, the newlyweds need to step over the fire basin before entering the door, which means removing disasters and evil spirits, and starting a new life.

In ancient times, the Yi people used fire to warm, illuminate, sacrifice, and celebrate. They guarded the fire for years and regarded the fire as the hope of life, the source of light, and a better tomorrow. As long as there is fire, life can live forever.

Therefore, on June 24 of the lunar calendar every year, the Yi Torch Festival is very lively. On this day, the Yi people kill pigs, slaughter sheep, tie torches, light handles, worship torches, and play torches, and hold grand celebrations. As long as the Yi people live in places, the Torch Festival must be very lively, because the Yi people attach equal importance to the Torch Festival as much as the Han people attach to the Spring Festival.

The Yi Torch Festival is well-known overseas and is called the "Oriental Carnival" by foreigners. What kind of rituals are there to celebrate the Torch Festival?

Kunming Anning Qinglong Gorge

Find out about "Dragon Sacrifice, Prayer, Torch Carnival Night"!

Anning Qinglong Gorge, a 60-minute drive from Kunming

The distance is not too far, with beautiful natural scenery

Various play events are interesting and exciting

The most important thing is that the Yi Torch Festival is very lively and has a festive atmosphere

June 24 of the lunar calendar (July 26)

Tourists from all over the country and around Kunming, children of the Yi people

Gather in Qinglong Gorge to celebrate the Torch Festival

Tie the torch, tie the torch into the shape of a dragon

Light the torch and follow the rhythm of the music

Praying under the torch

Release the happy atmosphere, let yourself go, and enjoy the customs of the Yi people

As night fell, the torches were lit, and the "Dragon Sacrifice Torch Carnival Night" in Qinglong Gorge officially began. Pray, dragon sacrifice, and carnival, under the torches, we expressed blessings and expectations for this year, hoping for peace and prosperity.

The torch gave off a huge fire, illuminating half of the sky in Qinglong Gorge. The huge flames reflected laughter and laughter. Many people surrounded the torch in the middle. The crowd danced around the torch, singing after singing, and the fire never extinguished and the crowd never dispersed.

Yi songs were played at the scene, and young men in Yi costumes, little girls and tourists joined hands and followed the music to perform the Yi dance around the torches-the left foot dance.

The lively music and the sky full of fire instantly lit up the scene, which was no less than the Brazilian Carnival and definitely worthy of the name "Oriental Carnival".

In addition, during the day, there are pure Yi ethnic song and dance performances at the Qinglong Gorge Torch Festival. Yi folk songs, Yi dances, Yi costumes, Sanxian and other artistic and cultural elements unique to the Yi people will appear in the song and dance performances, allowing you to deeply understand the Yi customs and culture.

There are all kinds of Yunnan snacks and Qinglong Gorge specialty snacks on the food corridor, including roasted chicken, grilled pork ribs, fried potatoes, various vegetables grown in the mountains, and wild fungi unique to this season.

The raw materials used in farm dishes are all planted in original ecology without any pollution. The roast chicken uses native chickens raised in the mountains and forests. It tastes delicious and the meat is tender and elastic. When you try it, it will be tender and juicy, making it unforgettable.

Wherever there are Yi people, there will be Torch Festival, but why choose Qinglong Gorge?

Because: It is cost-effective, choosing Qinglong Gorge can not only participate in the "Dragon Sacrifice, Praying for Prayers and Torch Carnival Night", but also enjoy the scenic spots, view the summer scenery of Qinglong Gorge, cross the glass plank road, and play alpine slides.

Tour the scenic area during the day and feel the charm of Qinglong Gorge in summer. At night, participate in the "Dragon Sacrifice, Praying for Blessing and Torch Carnival". When you go to a place, you can not only enjoy the natural scenery, but also experience the customs of the ethnic minority-Yi Torch Festival, killing two birds with one stone.

During the day, when you walk into the Qinglong Gorge, far away from the city, even the air is fresh. At first glance, it is lush and lush, and the stream flows slowly from the top of the mountain.

Tall trees block the light out of the woods, forming a natural oxygen bar, refreshing and nourishing the lungs, and walking in the shade of the trees is comfortable and cool.

The 5D high-altitude glass plank road, slides, jungle crossings and various water events are all projects that test perseverance and courage. In the cool natural environment, you can enjoy the scenery while accepting challenges. No matter how brave you are, it is still rare to see the scenery. The scenery is cured.

Drifting in Qinglong Gorge, take a rubber dinghy and float with the current among the green mountains and green valleys. When encountering a shoal, the speed accelerates. The rubber dinghy circles in the water, bumps, and then drifts steadily towards the finish line. The journey is thrilling and exciting. Enjoy it!

On July 26, June 24 of the lunar calendar, the Yi Torch Festival. We made an appointment to go to Anning Qinglong Gorge to participate in the "Dragon Sacrifice and Praying Torch Carnival Night" to tour the Qinglong Gorge and challenge various activities!

travel guide

Bus route:

Take a bus at Kunming Xiaoximen, Shengli Hall and Huangtupo to Anning Passenger Station, then take No. 39 and No. 16 to Qinglong Street Terminal in Qinglong Town, and you can get there by a van.

Self-driving route:

① Drive along Kunchu Expressway, get off at Caopu Toll Station, and turn right after exiting the station;

② Drive along Kunchu Expressway, exit from Wuding/Yimen Exit, head towards Wuding, enter Yiwu Expressway, and get off at Qinglong Toll Station.

[Editor] Reading Yunnan Yijing

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