Market Days in Fuyuan County and Townships, Qujing

Fuyuan County (富源县), located in Qujing (曲靖), Yunnan Province, is home to numerous ethnic communities, each with its own traditions and cultural practices. One of the best ways to experience the local culture is through the traditional market days, or “gai zi” (赶集), held regularly in different townships. These markets provide an opportunity to purchase local products, sample traditional foods, and observe the vibrant cultural diversity of the region.

Market Days in Fuyuan County

Fuyuan County’s market days are spread across various townships and feature a mix of local products, including agricultural goods, handicrafts, and unique ethnic items. Below is a detailed schedule of market days across Fuyuan’s townships, including the ethnic characteristics that make each market special.

Market Days in Fuyuan

Town/Sub-District Market Days Ethnic Highlights
Zhong’an Sub-District (中安街道) Saturdays, Sundays Features Yi embroidery workshops in communities like Haiping.
Shengjing Sub-District (胜境街道) Unspecified A cultural and political hub with diverse ethnic communities like Yi, Buyei, Han, Mongol, Hani, Dai, Hui.
Yingshang Town (营上镇) Unspecified Known for Yi villages, with Yi crafts and agricultural products.
Huangnihe Town (黄泥河镇) Unspecified Hosts multiple ethnic groups including Shui, Yi, Hui, Buyei, and Miao.
Zhuyuan Town (竹园镇) Saturdays Features Yi villages and offers traditional Yi customs.
Housuo Town (后所镇) Unspecified Known for Yi-Han mixed villages. Offers a variety of ethnic food and crafts.
Dahe Town (大河镇) Wednesdays Features a multi-ethnic market with products from Yi, Zhuang, Hani, Bai, and Lahu groups.
Mohong Town (墨红镇) Unspecified Yi dominated with villages like Puchong offering traditional products.
Fucun Town (富村镇) Unspecified A mix of Yi, Shui, Hui, Bai, and Miao communities, with agricultural goods and handicrafts.
Laochang Town (老厂镇) Unspecified Known for Shui villages, where traditional Shui handicrafts and cultural performances are prominent.
Shibalian Mountain Town (十八连山镇) Unspecified Offers agricultural goods with influences from Yi, Shui, and Han cultures.
Gugan Shui Ethnic Township (古敢水族乡) Unspecified Famous for the March 3rd Singing Festival featuring traditional Shui dances, singing, and games.

Weekly Market Schedule

Day of the Week Markets
Monday Shibalian Mountain Town (十八连山镇) – Lajia Small Street, Housuo Town (后所镇) – Lishuping Village (栗树坪村), Huangnihe Town (黄泥河镇) – Jichang Street (鸡场街)
Tuesday Shibalian Mountain Town (十八连山镇) – Dehou Small Street, Yingshang Town (营上镇) – Kuantang Street, Housuo Town (后所镇) – Kadi Street, Huangnihe Town (黄泥河镇) – Wule Village (五乐村)
Wednesday Shibalian Mountain Town (十八连山镇) – Kaxi Ganhaizi, Housuo Town (后所镇) – Shunchang Street, Dahe Town (大河镇) – Dahe Street, Huangnihe Town (黄泥河镇) – Jiala Street (戛拉街)
Thursday Yingshang Town (营上镇) – Duoge Street, Zhuyuan Town (竹园镇) – Taoyuan Street, Gugan Shui Ethnic Township (古敢水族乡) – Gugan Street, Housuo Town (后所镇) – Xiaochong Street
Friday Shibalian Mountain Town (十八连山镇) – Haizi Small Street, Yingshang Town (营上镇) – Xiaoniu Street, Housuo Town (后所镇) – Yangjiafen Street, Dahe Town (大河镇) – Enle Street
Saturday Zhuyuan Town (竹园镇) – Zhuyuan Street, Shibalian Mountain Town (十八连山镇) – Pide Small Street, Fucun Town (富村镇) – Dawa Street, Shengjing Sub-District (胜境街道) – Duo Le Street
Sunday Fuyuan County (富源县) – Central Fuyuan Market, Fucun Town (富村镇) – Fucun Street, Housuo Town (后所镇) – Housuo Street, Huangnihe Town (黄泥河镇) – Huangnihe Street

Ethnic Features and Highlights of Fuyuan Markets

Zhong’an Sub-District (中安街道)

  • Market Days: Saturdays, Sundays

  • Ethnic Features: Home to Yi embroidery workshops in communities like Haiping, where visitors can see traditional Yi embroidery techniques.

Shengjing Sub-District (胜境街道)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: The area is a cultural and political hub with a mix of Han, Yi, Buyei, Mongolian, Hani, Dai, and Hui communities. The market is mainly focused on daily goods but occasionally features ethnic crafts and food stalls.

Yingshang Town (营上镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: Yi culture is prominent in Yazong Village, where Yi crafts and traditional Yi products are on display.

Huangnihe Town (黄泥河镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: Home to Shui, Yi, Hui, Buyei, and Miao communities, the market features local agricultural products and ethnic food offerings.

Zhuyuan Town (竹园镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: Yi villages such as Esu Village preserve traditional Yi customs, and the market showcases traditional Yi foods and handicrafts.

Housuo Town (后所镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: Known for Yi-Han mixed villages, such as Qingyun Yi Village, where Yi culture is preserved through traditional festivals and agricultural markets.

Dahe Town (大河镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: A mix of Yi, Zhuang, Hani, Bai, and Lahu ethnic groups. The market focuses on agricultural products with a variety of traditional ethnic foods.

Mohong Town (墨红镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: Known for a large Yi population, with villages like Puchong showcasing traditional Yi clothing and crafts.

Fucun Town (富村镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: Home to Yi, Shui, Hui, Bai, and Miao groups, the market offers a blend of ethnic products from Yi embroidery to local agricultural produce.

Laochang Town (老厂镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: A Shui-dominated region with a rich tradition of Shui handicrafts and cultural performances during market days.

Shibalian Mountain Town (十八连山镇)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: Yi, Shui, Han, and Buyei ethnic groups, with agricultural goods and traditional ethnic items sold at the market.

Gugan Shui Ethnic Township (古敢水族乡)

  • Market Days: Unspecified

  • Ethnic Features: The March 3rd Singing Festival is a major event featuring Shui traditional dances, singing, and games, offering an insight into Shui culture.

Additional Notes

  • Lunar Calendar Adjustments: Some market days are based on the lunar calendar. It is recommended to confirm specific dates according to the lunar year.

  • Cultural Events: Yi embroidery workshops in Zhong’an Sub-District and the March 3rd Singing Festival in Gugan Shui Ethnic Township are key cultural highlights in Fuyuan.