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Torch Festival--- the Carnival of the Orient

Torch Festival--- the Carnival of the Orient. Origin. Torch Festival is an important and long-standing traditional festival of the  Yi people which is celebrated on 24th or 25th day of the sixth month of the Yi calendar.

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Torch Festival--- the Carnival of the Orient

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  1. Torch Festival--- the Carnival of the Orient

  2. Origin • Torch Festival is an important and long-standing traditional festival of the Yi people which is celebrated on 24th or 25th day of the sixth month of the Yi calendar. • It commemorates the legendary wrestler Atilaba, who drove away a plague of locusts using torches made from pine trees. • The most attractive activity is the Bonfire Party People singing and dancing for a whole night.

  3. It is also a good opportunity for young men and women to meet their prospective spouses. • Various activities during Torch Festival.

  4. Cock fighting

  5. Bull fighting

  6. wrestling

  7. Dance shows

  8. Horse racing

  9. Beauty contest

  10. This events has lasted for thousands years, those young girls are elected according to their appearance, morality and industry reputation by the elderly with high prestige.

  11. Tasty foods

  12. Some famous stars are invited during the Torch Festival. Jolin

  13. Lee-hom Wang

  14. Torch Festival shows the worship for fire of the ethnic groups. We can still get a glimpse of the value and culture through all the customs and activities in the festival.

  15. Welcome to Xichang

  16. Thanks for listening!

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