Chinese Name: 元阳县新街镇
English Name: Xinjie Town in Yuanyang County, Honghe
Keywords: Hani folk culture and buildings, the terraces
Location: located in the center of Yuanyang County
Admission Fee: ¥0
Opening Hours: All Day Long

About Xinjie Town in Yuanyang County

I. Basic Information

• Geographical Location and Area
  Xinjie Town is located in the central part of Yuanyang County, between 102°0′ and 102°49′ E longitude and 23°05′ and 23°14′ N latitude, within Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Covering an area of approximately 234.33 square kilometers, the town features a terrain of valleys, hills, and terrace fields, with rivers such as Zhenna River and Mali Zhai River meandering through, creating a unique natural landscape.

• Administrative Division and Population
  Xinjie Town administers 2 communities (Datian Street Community and Xiajie Street Community) and 10 village committees, forming a complete grassroots administrative system. According to Wikipedia, the town has a total population of about 65,819 people, with a population density of approximately 281 persons per square kilometer. Prior to 1998, Xinjie Town even served as the county government seat, reflecting its historical and administrative significance.

• Historical Development
  With a long history, Xinjie Town played an important role in political, economic, and cultural activities in Yuanyang County. In the early years following the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the town was pivotal in organizing land reform and socialist construction. Although the county government moved to Nansha Town after 1998, Xinjie Town still retains rich historical and cultural heritage as well as strong ethnic traditions.

II. Tourism Resources and Highlights

• The Splendor of the Hani Terraces
  Xinjie Town is adjacent to the world heritage site of the Honghe Hani Terraces. The cascading terraces, which follow the contours of the hills, create a poetic landscape whether bathed in the morning light or the glow of sunset. Visitors can enjoy the spectacular views up close and experience the seamless integration of nature and human ingenuity that is emblematic of these terraces.

• Ethnic Culture and Traditional Experiences
  The town is home to multiple ethnic groups, including the Hani and Yi peoples, who have preserved a wealth of traditional festivals, folk songs, and handicrafts. Certain villages (such as Azheke Village) have leveraged their terrace culture to develop rural tourism. Notably, these villages have received international recognition—for instance, being rated as “World’s Best Tourism Villages” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization Executive Committee—thus attracting visitors interested in ethnic customs and authentic rural life. [​sinowh.org.cn]

• Experiential Tourism and Interactive Activities
  Beyond sightseeing, Xinjie Town offers a variety of experiential tourism projects, including:

  • Agricultural Experiences: Visitors can participate in terrace farming, learn about traditional irrigation methods, and gain insight into the “unity of man and nature” that underpins the Hani terraces.

  • Cultural Activities: Regular events such as Hani folk song performances, traditional festivals, and handicraft workshops allow tourists to engage directly with local customs.

  • Homestay Experiences: Many traditional villages have been renovated into boutique homestays that maintain the original architectural features while incorporating modern design elements, offering a comfortable stay infused with historical and cultural charm.

III. Tourism Development and Rural Revitalization

• The “Azheke Plan” and Shared Benefits
  Local authorities, in collaboration with experts from institutions like Sun Yat-sen University, have introduced the “Azheke Plan.” This initiative, which focuses on housing, people, and land, establishes a mechanism for sharing tourism revenues. As a result, income generated by the terraces, traditional dwellings, and other tourism assets is distributed among local residents, thereby driving sustainable economic development and rural revitalization.

• Ecotourism and Sustainable Development
  With an emphasis on ecological protection and the preservation of agricultural heritage, Xinjie Town is actively exploring a tourism model that combines “terrace tourism + ethnic culture.” By restoring traditional irrigation systems, safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, and developing eco-friendly tourism, the area not only attracts numerous visitors but also spurs growth in sectors such as agricultural processing and cultural creative industries, achieving a win-win situation for both the economy and culture.

• Diverse Tourism Experiences
  Whether one is an adventurer and nature lover or someone who appreciates ethnic customs and traditional handicrafts, Xinjie Town offers a wide range of tourism experiences. From hiking and exploration to homestay relaxation and cultural workshops, the town is steadily evolving into a comprehensive tourism destination that integrates nature, culture, and leisure.

Yuanyang County’s Xinjie Town not only boasts deep historical and cultural roots and abundant agricultural resources but also offers unique natural landscapes and terrace views that provide ideal conditions for rural tourism. With innovative initiatives such as the “Azheke Plan,” the town is exploring new pathways to combine terrace tourism with ethnic cultural heritage, driving both ecological preservation and rural revitalization. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, a nature explorer, or a cultural traveler, Xinjie Town offers a unique blend of poetry and adventure waiting to be discovered.

This comprehensive introduction presents both the essential background and the tourism highlights of Xinjie Town, showcasing its unique charm as a destination where natural beauty, cultural heritage, and innovative tourism development converge.

Chinese Name: 红河州元阳县南沙镇
English Name: Nasha Town inYuanyang County, Honghe
Keywords: Hani folk culture and buildings, Splashing Water Festival
Location: located in the north of Yuanyang County
Admission Fee: ¥0
Opening Hours: All Day Long

Geographic Location

Population and Ethnic Characteristics

Historical and Cultural Heritage

Natural Scenery

Transportation

Chinese Name: 元阳县黄草岭乡
English Name: Huangcaoling Town in Yuanyang County, Honghe
Keywords: Hani folk culture and buildings, terraces
Location: located in the south of Yuanyang County
Admission Fee: ¥0
Opening Hours: All Day Long

Geographic Location

Population and Ethnic Characteristics

Historical and Cultural Heritage

Natural Scenery

Transportation

● Chinese Name: 洛龙公园
● Keywords: modern landscape architecture, the biggest park in Chenggong New Area
● Location: located at New KunLuo Road, near the Longshi Overpass of Chengong New Area, Kunming City, Yunnan Province

● Scenic Area: 383,400 square kilometers
● Admission Fee:  ¥0
● Opening Hours: All Day

‣ About Luolong Park

The park is built in the 383,400 square kilometers,  the water area is about 133,200 square kilometers. It is invested about 1.4 million RMB by local gorvernment. It is the biggest park in Chenggong New Area. The design of the project focuses on water landscape, fully conbines the features of the Luolong River and its water logged zone. Other important parts of this park are man-made hills. Hills and water, nature and humanity are melted together, so tourist resources are various and have many functions. There are big and small squares, pavilions,  corridors and observation decks. It is called “New Green Lake” by visitors. There are many people rambling and dancing here every night and taking exercise every morning. In summer, lotuses are in full bloom during the day and are close at night. So it is a good place for recreation and entertainment. 

‣Main Attractions

Sunshine Square with the subject of landscape, Lantern Square with the subject of folk coulture, Longzhu Square with the subject of stone, Memorial Square with the subject of  Anti-Japanese history, and Lakeside Square with the subject of ecological environment.

‣ Best Time to Visit

It can be visited all the year round for its climate which is warm in winter and cool in summer. 

‣ Attraction Transportation

Route 1:  take No. 83/47/2 bus from Dongfeng Square Station and get off the bus at South of Huancheng Road Station, transfer the subway line one and get off at Chongrong Street Station.

Route 2: take the subway line two from Dongfeng Square Station and get off the subway at South of Huancheng Road Station, transfer the subway line one and get off at Chongrong Street Station.

The Location of Luolong Park

Chinese Name:永胜县九月骡马会
English Name: Mule and Horse Trade Fair (September) in Yongsheng County, Lijiang
Location: Yongsheng County, Lijiang, China

Mule and Horse Trade Fair is a traditional festival of Naxi ethnic minority. It is held in seventh lunar month and last for one week. The most merchandises of this trade is mule, horse, ox and sheep. More then 10 thousand of mule and horse attract trader from Yunnan, Henan, Anhui, Tibet and Nepal. There are also some activities such as horse racing, sing Dian folk song and act in an opera during the festival.

Yongsheng Mule and Horse Trade Fair was held in ninth lunar month since 1919. Usually the date is fifth to fifteenth September lunar calendar. Horse racing is inevitable and significant activity in Yongsheng Mule and Horse Trade Fair. They also  sing Dian folk song and match the antithetical couplet on the stage. 1940, Hailiu Horse with black mane and tail won the honor of best horse in trade fair so far.

Translated by Brett Mo/莫宏亮

Event Background

Chinese Name:华坪县芒果文化节
English Name: Mango Culture Festival in Huaping County, Lijiang

Located in Huaping County, Lijiang City, in the northwest of Yunnan Province, this area is known for its unique high-quality late-maturing mango production, and it is one of the northernmost mango production areas in China. In October 2017, Huaping County was designated as the “Seventh Batch (2017) National Organic Product Certification Demonstration Zone” by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China.

In April 2018, Huaping County was listed as one of the 42 pilot units for the regional characteristic brand construction of the national economic forest industry by the National Forestry Administration. Huaping mango has successively received honors such as “National Geographical Indication Protected Product” and “National Quality Fruit Public Brand.” The leading villages in mango production, Longtou Village and Shilongba Town, have been awarded the title of “National One Village One Product Demonstration Village/Town” by the Ministry of Agriculture.

The 10th Lijiang Huaping Mango Cultural Festival

According to news from the organizing committee of the 10th Lijiang Huaping Mango Cultural Festival on July 23, 2018, the festival will be themed “Green Huaping: Mango Hometown of China” and will be held from August 18 to 19 in Huaping County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province.

The cultural festival will feature events such as the opening ceremony celebrating the 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up in Huaping County, the “Green Huaping: Mango Hometown of China” cultural gala, and the “China Mango Hometown Green Huaping” all-region tourism promotion forum.

During the festival, the organizing committee will also hold activities like an art exhibition featuring paintings and photographs by 100 artists in Huaping, a showcase and sale of local agricultural products and a food culture festival from Huaping, and a mango king selection contest, among others.

Additionally, in late July, the Yunnan Channel of Xinhua Net will launch a campaign to collect slogans for promoting “Lijiang Huaping Mango” from both domestic and overseas audiences.

A relevant official from the organizing committee of the 10th Lijiang Huaping Mango Cultural Festival stated that the purpose of the festival is to accelerate the construction of the “National Green Organic Late-Maturing Mango Demonstration Base, Provincial Clean Energy Industry Demonstration Base, and Sunshine Health Demonstration Base of the Greater Shangri-La Ecological Culture Tourism Economic Circle,” promote the quality and efficiency of the green organic late-maturing mango industry in Lijiang Huaping, develop advantageous industries, and enhance the popularity and reputation of Lijiang Huaping mangoes.

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, is a traditional festival of the Lisu people, celebrated as their New Year or Spring Festival. The festival dates vary by region. In Lisu-populated areas such as Huaping County in Yunnan Province, the festival begins on December 20th and lasts for half a month. In Dechang County, the festival aligns with the Han Chinese New Year, lasting from the first to the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar. Festivities include dusting, worship ceremonies, feeding hunting dogs, washing clothes, sending off gods, hair combing competitions for women, New Year greetings, embroidery, weaving, and dancing, creating a rich and unique festive atmosphere.

Customs and Traditions:

1. Dusting: After the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, each household begins dusting on an auspicious day.
2. Washing Clothes: All clothes must be washed before the festival. The sight of Lisu women washing clothes by streams and hanging colorful garments on fences, branches, and stones creates a unique landscape.
3. Collecting Pine Needles: Before the festival, children collect yellow-green pine needles from the hills and scatter them on rooftops and in living rooms, symbolizing good harvests for the coming year.
4. New Year’s Eve Sacrifices: Sacrifices are meticulously carried out. A rooster is slaughtered under a tree in the mountains as an offering to the mountain gods, and the cooked chicken is brought home for the family reunion meal.
5. Offerings Before New Year Meal: A pig’s head is used for offerings to heaven, earth, household gods, and ancestors. Red paper with holes, door gods, and kitchen gods are placed on sheep pens, corn sheds, beehives, and woodpiles to wish for a prosperous new year.
6. New Year’s Eve Dinner: Pine needles are spread on the ground as a table for the festive meal, creating a lively atmosphere.
7. New Year’s Day Morning: Adults quietly wake up early, scatter pine needles on rooftops, make glutinous rice cakes, offer them to ancestral tablets, and set off firecrackers to welcome the deceased elders back home, burning incense for deceased elders in the community.
8. Festivities on New Year’s Day: The village comes alive with hair combing, weaving, embroidery, and dancing competitions for women, and target shooting, crossbow shooting, and sheep fighting for men. Children enjoy playing with slingshots and other games.
9. Visiting Relatives: From the second to the sixth day of the lunar new year, Lisu people visit relatives and friends, engaging in embroidery, weaving, and dancing.
10. Activities on the Sixth Day: During the day, they wash clothes and gather firewood; in the evening, they burn pig’s feet as an offering to ancestors.
11. Seventh Day Activities: Similar to the first day, with early morning god-sending ceremonies and offerings to tools such as hoes and knives, which can only be used after the ritual.
12. Fifteenth Day of the Lunar New Year: The festival concludes with offerings using a pig’s neck ring to household gods and heaven.

In 2009, the Kuoshi Festival of the Lisu people was recognized as a provincial intangible cultural heritage by the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Review Committee.

Huaping County Lisu Kuoshi Festival:

In 2024, Huaping County successfully held the Lisu Kuoshi Festival. During the festival, Huaping County hosted various activities, including an intangible cultural heritage exhibition, a seminar and investment promotion conference, a cultural performance and awarding ceremony for model units of ethnic unity, an exhibition showcasing ethnic unity and progress, and a specialty product exhibition. These activities showcased the unity and progress of all ethnic groups in Huaping, promoting extensive and in-depth exchanges and integration, and consolidating the achievements of ethnic unity and progress.

Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition:

The Lisu intangible cultural heritage is a vital part of the Chinese national traditional culture and a vivid testimony to the continuity of Chinese civilization. The exhibition featured a variety of Lisu costumes and handicrafts, highlighting the achievements in protecting and inheriting Huaping Lisu intangible cultural heritage. It facilitated close interaction between citizens, tourists, and inheritors, deepening the understanding of intangible cultural heritage and connecting traditional culture with modern life.

The exhibition also featured Lisu participants from outside the county, fostering cultural exchange among various ethnic groups.

Seminar and Investment Promotion Conference:

The seminar and investment promotion conference brought together experts, scholars, cultural inheritors, and representatives of intangible cultural heritage protection institutions to discuss the history, cultural significance, and protection of Lisu culture. The discussions aimed to provide new ideas and methods for the inheritance and protection of Lisu culture.

Cultural Performance and Awarding Ceremony:

The cultural performance, themed “Kuoshi Songs of Gratitude to the Party, Ethnic Unity Following the Party,” featured minority singers and dancers in vibrant ethnic costumes. Performances like “Endless Gratitude to the Party,” “One Family of Lisu People,” “Lisu Gaqie Sali Dance,” and “New Look of Lisu” celebrated the Communist Party, hometown, and new life, pushing the event to a climax. Leaders awarded model units and households for their contributions to ethnic unity and progress.

Ethnic Unity and Progress Showcase:

In the ethnic unity and progress showcase, representative teams from eight townships in the county performed diverse cultural programs, including songs, dances, instrumental music, opera, and costume parades. These performances highlighted the traditional culture and artistic characteristics of various ethnic groups, expressing the beauty of unity and celebration.

Specialty Product Exhibition:

The specialty product exhibition featured cultural items like embroidery, gourd flutes, bamboo crafts, and local products such as tea and mangoes. Confident staff introduced these products to citizens and tourists, attracting much interest. The exhibition showcased the cultural heritage protection achievements of Huaping, promoted creative transformation and innovative development of ethnic cultures, and supported rural revitalization.

The 2024 Huaping County Lisu Kuoshi Festival, through its “Five One” activities, showcased Huaping’s rich history, culture, customs, and resources, enhancing ethnic unity and confidence. It promoted the progress and prosperity of all ethnic groups, singing the song of happiness in the new era of ethnic unity and progress.

Future Plans:

Huaping County plans to continue promoting the consciousness of the Chinese national community, innovating methods, enriching content, and expanding the reach of education on ethnic unity. By doing so, the roots of ethnic unity and the soul of ethnic harmony will extend to all social fields, guiding the people of Huaping to firmly establish a shared community, fostering a framework of united effort, and striving for prosperity and development among all ethnic groups.

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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 people don’t celebrate the Torch Festival rather than Baba Festival on 24^th June every year. This is the Taliu’s special part also the basic reason they call themself “Taliu”.

The Taliu Baba Festival is an annual traditional event celebrated by the Taliu people, a branch of the Yi ethnic group. Recently, the 2023 Taliu Baba Festival, themed “Vibrant Yongsheng · Waiting for You at Taliu Mountain,” commenced in the beautiful and mysterious Taliu Mountain of Liude Lisu-Yi Township, Yongsheng County. The event was attended by notable county leaders including Deputy Secretary of the Yongsheng County Party Committee Zhou Bangyou, Director of the Yongsheng County People’s Congress Standing Committee Yang Jianlong, Chairman of the Yongsheng County Political Consultative Conference Lu Zhizhong, Member of the Standing Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department of the Yongsheng County Party Committee Li Yingyun, and Member of the Standing Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department of the Yongsheng County Party Committee Zhu Qiangwei.

Event Highlights:

The festival began with a collective ancestor worship ceremony performed by the Taliu people. Led by the Taliu priest (Duoxi), 360 participants dressed in their finest traditional attire offered baba (a type of traditional bread) to their ancestors, expressing deep reverence and remembrance through ancient chants.

The cultural performances were divided into three chapters: “Vibrant Yongsheng, Waiting for You at Taliu Mountain,” “Exploring the Ancient and Mysterious Taliu Village,” and “The Fragrance of Baba on Taliu Mountain.”

Cultural Performances:

• Taliu Dance Performances: The Taliu dances “Joyful Baba Festival” and “Happy Hejiaotiao” showcased the lively and rich cultural heritage of the Taliu people.
• Musical Performances: The small chorus “Taliu Girl” and the gourd flute ensemble added to the festive atmosphere.
• Traditional Crafts: The Taliu hemp weaving exhibition displayed the traditional skills and crafts of the Taliu people.
• Ethnic Dances and Music: The event also featured performances from other ethnic groups, including Lisu, Yi, and Tibetan dances, and a piano-pipa duet, which were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The highlight of the event was the ethnic unity dance “Dadajiao,” where performers, guests, and spectators joined hands to sing and dance together, symbolizing the unity and collective spirit of the people of Yongsheng. This performance vividly illustrated the harmonious and supportive relationship among the various ethnic groups in the region, painting a picture of shared prosperity and progress.

Awards and Exhibitions:

During the opening ceremony, county leaders awarded winners of the Taliu Black-bone Chicken Beauty Contest. The festival also included a showcase of specialty agricultural products, highlighting the region’s unique offerings.

Festival Goals:

The Taliu Baba Festival aims to promote interaction and integration among different ethnic groups, fostering a strong sense of the Chinese national community. It also seeks to drive the economic and social development of Liude Township, enhance the visibility and influence of Taliu culture, and contribute to the cultural and tourism development of Yongsheng County. The festival embodies the principles of “Culture for the People, Culture Benefiting the People, Culture Enriching the People, and Culture Educating the People,” reflecting the unity and progress of all ethnic groups in Yongsheng. By doing so, it strengthens the collective gratitude, loyalty, and support towards the Communist Party, promoting ethnic unity and a shared commitment to development.

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 County. Located on the eastern slope of Baiyun Mountain and the western shore of Chenghai Lake, it is a picturesque place blessed with favorable natural surroundings. According to Qing Dynasty inscriptions on the “Xingzhi Pilu” stele, the village was formerly known as Junzaolang, and according to the Republican era “Yongchui Qianqiu” stele, it was called Chengjinzaolang. Locally, it is commonly referred to as Gezhaolan (Lang). The official name “Jinlan Village” was adopted in 1951. “Jinlan” originally refers to strong and harmonious friendship, derived from the “I Ching”: “When two people are of one mind, their strength can cut through metal; when they speak with one voice, their words are fragrant like orchids.” The idiom “Yijie Jinlan” means a friendship as close as that between siblings. The name “Jinlan Village” aptly captures this spirit.

Daoganjie (Knife Pole Festival):

The Daoganjie (Knife Pole Festival) in Jinlan Village is a traditional festival of the indigenous Yi people, held annually on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The festival is named after the “climbing knife ladder” (commonly known as “ascending the knife mountain”) activity held during this period.

The Daoganjie activities take place at the village temple. Before the festival, villagers erect two 14-meter-high poles in the temple courtyard, secured with multiple ropes adorned with colorful flags. A total of 36 sharp steel knives, with their edges facing upwards, are fastened to the poles, serving as steps for climbing. The space between the poles is 34 cm wide, and the knives are spaced 36 cm apart. At the base of the poles, 33 bowls (representing the 33 families at the festival’s inception) are placed, 36 colorful flags are inserted, and 36 incense sticks are lit. On the day of the festival, performers climb the knife pole barefoot and, after descending, walk over two red-hot plowshares placed at the base.

The Daoganjie in Jinlan Village is both a demonstration of climbing skills and a local Yi folk activity. Currently, it is the most grandly celebrated traditional festival in the village. Villagers, regardless of how far they are, return home for the festival. The most thrilling performance of the festival is the “ascending the knife mountain, descending the sea of fire.” While this activity is often performed by men in other parts of Yunnan, in Jinlan Village, Yi women also participate in climbing the knife pole and walking through fire.

Ecological Protection and Nature Worship:

Jinlan villagers adhere to a belief in nature worship, viewing humans and nature as a life community. They emphasize respecting, conforming to, and protecting nature, and practice self-restraint in resource exploitation. This belief has made Jinlan Village the best-preserved ecological environment along the shores of Chenghai Lake. The village retains dozens of ancient trees and vast areas of primeval forest. The Baiyun Mountain behind the village still hosts a pristine forest, complete with “Shuidonggua” (water-retaining trees) and other rainforest wonders, as well as clear springs and waterfalls. The springs, located deep in the mountain’s forest, are referred to by villagers as the Dragon Cave and Sacred Spring, considered a natural sanctuary for the Yi people of Jinlan. The Dragon Cave spring is the largest natural water source for Chenghai Lake, earning it the title “First Source of Chenghai.” In 2001, Jinlan Village built the Dragon Cave Power Station here, with a designed flow of 0.2 cubic meters per second and an installed capacity of 34 kilowatts, thus ending the village’s history without electricity.

Economy and Development:

Jinlan Village sits at an average altitude of 1,550 meters, with a mild climate, an average annual temperature of 18.4°C, and an annual rainfall of 731 mm, making it rich in agricultural produce, especially terraced rice. The village has 460 mu of arable land and 9,100 mu of forest land. Its main economic activities include fishing, farming, livestock breeding, and labor export. In recent years, Jinlan Village has achieved significant results through the development of forest fruit economy and the protection of the Chenghai ecological environment. Yongsheng Chuangyi Industry and Trade Co., Ltd. has invested heavily in the village’s eastern 70 mu of land, establishing an artificial breeding base for indigenous fish of Chenghai, planting over 3,000 longan trees, and successfully breeding endangered native fish species. This contributes significantly to the scientific and standardized process of Chenghai ecological protection.

Culture and Tourism:

South of Jinlan Village, at the foot of Baiyun Mountain, lies Baiyun Temple, built during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, making Jinlan Village a popular tourist destination. The preservation of traditional culture and unique natural landscapes has made Jinlan Village a place where the diverse cultures of Yunnan converge.

Through natural protection, the inheritance of traditional festivals, and economic development, Jinlan Village has achieved a harmonious balance between ecology and economy, becoming a shining gem along the shores of Chenghai Lake.

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 celebrating the “Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival” were organized to stimulate and harness the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of the farmers. These efforts aimed to enhance their sense of honor, happiness, and fulfillment, thereby gathering immense strength to consolidate poverty alleviation outcomes and advance rural revitalization.

At the event, a documentary titled “Development of Specialty Agricultural Industries in Ninglang County” showcased the progress of agricultural products in recent years. The display featured pure seed potatoes, sweet honey apples, organic red rice, high-quality Aconitum, green prickly ash, highland chickens, and the tastiest indigenous black-headed goats, painting a vivid picture of agricultural development, rural harmony, and farmers’ happiness.

In the joy of the harvest, awards were presented to the “Top Five” enterprises and cooperatives, the “Top Ten” potato growers (master growers), the “Top Ten” apple growers (master growers), and the specialized potato villages under the “One Village, One Product” initiative. These awards aimed to encourage more enterprises and cooperatives to participate in the vibrant development of “mass entrepreneurship and innovation,” injecting strong “Three Rural” momentum into Ninglang’s high-quality new development and creating a new era of high-quality agricultural growth.

Highland Specialty Agricultural Products Exhibition:

Over twenty enterprises and cooperatives participated in the Ninglang Highland Specialty Agricultural Products Exhibition, showcasing a wide variety of unique products. These included potatoes, honey apples, honey, medicinal herbs, highland black-headed goat meat, ham, and peppers, as well as processed products like lip balm and essential oils made from green prickly ash. Unique Yi lacquerware, Yi clothing, and Pumi clothing were also popular among attendees.

Yi Lacquerware Craftsmanship:

Yi lacquerware, a historical craft hidden deep in the mountains, is an ancient, pure handcraft known for its exquisite workmanship and unique designs. The patterns often feature themes like the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, animals, and plants, with a strong emphasis on symmetry and vibrant colors. Black represents solemnity and dignity, red symbolizes enthusiasm and bravery, and yellow signifies brightness and the future. The overall aesthetic is intense and cheerful, with a powerful impact.

Local Artisans in Action:

At the event, Yi artisans demonstrated the creation of lacquerware, showcasing the intricate and rich designs that embody their cultural heritage.

Promoting Agricultural Participation:

The representative of Lijiang Yingmao Seed Industry Co., Ltd. expressed, “I am honored to be invited to participate in this exhibition. I hope to set an example and encourage more enterprises and people to get involved in the development of Ninglang’s agricultural products.”

Financial Support for Rural Revitalization:

Staff from Ninglang Rural Commercial Bank took this opportunity to promote financial policies supporting rural revitalization. They aimed to help more people understand loans for tobacco, apples, personal production and operation, and other financial products, thus addressing funding challenges faced by enterprises and individuals in entrepreneurship. They brought warm financial services and strong financial support to those in need.

Rice Field Fish Experience:

During the Harvest Festival from October 10-13, Ningli Township in Ninglang County hosted a rice field fish experience activity. The township’s 25.3 hectares of rice fields attracted many “fish catchers” who enjoyed the ecological rice flower fish, ate farmhouse meals, and experienced the joy of the harvest festival.

Interactive Activities:

Activities such as timed fish catching, consumption raffles, sharing and liking posts to receive ecological rice, fishing, and farmhouse picking allowed people to immerse themselves in the happiness of the Harvest Festival.

Integrating Offline and Online Celebrations:

The Ninglang 2022 Harvest Festival utilized both offline and online presentations to engage the public in agricultural and rural work.

Diverse Festival Activities:

The festival featured a variety of activities, including special events for seed potatoes under the “One County, One Industry” initiative, Ninglang apple events, business negotiations for seed potatoes, forums on high-quality development of Ninglang’s highland agriculture, highland specialty agricultural product exhibitions, online promotions via Douyin, livestreaming by internet celebrities, and rice field fish catching experiences in Ningli Township. These activities highlighted the role of farmers, accelerated agricultural development, rural prosperity, and farmers’ wealth, and paved the way for high-quality agricultural development, driving rural revitalization.

Celebrating the 2022 Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival in Ninglang County:

On the morning of October 10, the 2022 Ninglang County “Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival” series of activities, themed “Gratitude to the Party, Celebrate the Harvest, Welcome the 20th Party Congress,” was grandly opened at Wange Square. County Party Secretary Zhang Wei attended the opening ceremony and announced the commencement, while Deputy Secretary and County Mayor Li Jianyong delivered a speech.

At 10 a.m., Wange Square was bustling with activity, filled with the fragrance of fruits. The opening ceremony of the 2022 Ninglang County “Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival” was held grandly here.

Awards and Recognitions:

The opening event recognized the “Top Five” potato enterprises and cooperatives, the “Top Ten” potato growers, the specialized potato villages under the “One Village, One Product” initiative, and the “Top Ten” apple growers. Zhang Wei, Li Jianyong, and other leaders presented certificates to the award-winning enterprises and individuals. Some enterprise representatives gave speeches on “Gratitude to the Party, Listen to the Party, Follow the Party,” while financial institution representatives introduced policies supporting rural revitalization.

Official Launch and Exhibitions:

After the opening ceremony, Zhang Wei, Li Jianyong, and other leaders visited various exhibition areas, engaging with enterprise and cooperative representatives, sampling products, and learning about production and sales.

The festival, lasting four days, included activities such as on-site production and sales matchmaking, the Ninglang County Highland Specialty Agricultural Industry High-Quality Development Forum, and the “One County, One Industry” business negotiation meeting for seed potatoes, Ninglang apple events, and rice field fish catching experiences in Ningli Township. Professional teams were also invited to hold highland specialty agricultural product exhibitions and online promotions via Douyin and livestreaming.

National and provincial leaders, including Zeng Yawen, head of the National Science and Technology Special Task Force for Rural Revitalization in Ninglang County, and Li Rongxiang, director of the Municipal Agriculture and Rural Bureau, were invited to participate in the activities. Other leaders such as Lu Xinghua, Ma Xinwen, and Ruan Xuewu attended the events.

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 to a diverse array of herbal roots. On this day, the county town bustles with crowds, filled with the fragrant aroma of medicinal herbs, creating a unique festive atmosphere.

Traditionally known as the Dragon Boat Festival, in Ninglang it is affectionately referred to as the “Herbal Root Festival.” Alongside rituals honoring Qu Yuan, eating rice dumplings, and racing dragon boats, the Herbal Root Festival has become a significant aspect of how people in Ninglang celebrate the festival.

The practice of herbal cuisine and health maintenance has a long history in Ninglang, which is renowned as the “Kingdom of Medicinal Herbs” in Yunnan Province. With twelve ethnic groups residing here, each has its own unique knowledge of different herbs. The Dragon Boat Festival has evolved into a grand showcase and trading opportunity for these herbs.

Days before the festival, diligent locals venture into the mountains to search for various herbs, hoping for a fruitful harvest, particularly during favorable weather conditions. Equipped with bamboo baskets and small hoes, they embark on these journeys, often encountering unexpected treasures and wealth along the way.

Early on the morning of the Dragon Boat Festival, the market comes alive with activity. People rush to the marketplace at dawn, filled with anticipation, hoping to fetch a good price for the herbs they have collected. Simultaneously, vendors engage in exchanges, selling their herbs while also purchasing those they need. Year after year, this cycle of trade has contributed to the grand herbal trading activities that define Ninglang’s Dragon Boat Festival.

On the day of the festival, residents of Ninglang bring the herbs they’ve collected in advance to sell at the market. This spontaneously forms a temporary street dedicated to herbs, with hundreds of stalls attracting a continuous stream of buyers seeking various medicinal herbs. The market exudes a warm and festive atmosphere.

The herbs purchased from the market, such as Aristolochia, Gentiana, Codonopsis, and Angelica, are used to prepare medicinal cuisine. For the local people of Ninglang, the customs of gathering herbs in the mountains, buying them at the market, and cooking them at home have become deeply rooted traditions. Thus, the “Herbal Root Festival” has become a symbol of the Dragon Boat Festival in Ninglang County, reflecting the local people’s reverence for herbal culture and their commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

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