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云南少数民族节日知多少？

If you are already planning to visit Yunnan, see our Festival Tours.

1) The Torch(火把) Festival

Date: July/August (days 24 to 26 of the sixth lunar(阴历的) month)

Location: Lijiang and other places with the Yi, Naxi, or Bai minorities(少数民族)

Festival: The Torch Festival is a traditional festival among the Yi, Naxi, and Bai minority groups. Every family should light a big torch in front of their doors for the 3 days.

Recommended(推荐) Tour: 3-Day Ancient Lijiang Tour

2) The Water Splashing Festival (泼水节)

Date: April 13 to 15

Location: Xishuangbanna

Festival: The Water Splashing Festival is the most important festival celebrated by the Dai people of Xishuangbanna in southern Yunnan. People splash water as a blessing.

Recommended tour: 6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu’er Tour

3) The Horse Race Festival

Date: May/June (5th of the fifth lunar month)

Location: Shangri-La

Festival: The Horse Race Festival falls on the same date as the Dragon Boat Festival. It usually lasts for about 3 days. During the festival, traditional equestrian(马术的) performances and competitions like horse racing will be held.

Recommended tour: 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong

4) The Third Month Fair of the Bai Ethnic Group

Date: April/May (days 15 to 21 of the third lunar month)

Location: Dali

Festival: During the March Fair, the streets of Dali Ancient Town are packed with temporal stalls(临时摊位) selling all kinds of things.

Recommended tour: 6-Day Yunnan Ethnic Minorities Tour