Weishan County Culture

1.Ethnic Groups   

The major ethnic groups are Han, Yi, Hui, Bai, Miao, Lisu.

2.Ethnic Culture

There are many various traditional festivals: Dragon Worship (Jilong) Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority, Weishan Snack Festival, The Ancestor Worship Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority.

3.Ethnic Town

There are 2 ethnic towns in Weishan County: Weibaoshan Town(巍宝山乡), Nanzhao Town(南诏镇).

4.Traditional Ethnic Villages                        

There are 16 traditional ethnic villages in Weishan County.