Lincang Festivals And Activities

Lincang Festivals and Activities include a brief introduction of main festivals and activities in Lincang City, and tell travelers what to do during Lincang Festivals Tours. As the main minority inhabited in Lincang, Wa, Lahu, Bulang and other ethnic groups created brilliant culture and customs, among which the unique ethnic festivals and activities of Wa enjoy high reputation and attract a crowd of tourists.

Festivals in Lincang

Besides some Chinese traditional festivals, like New Year's Day (January 1), Spring Festival (usually in late Jan. or early Feb.; January 25, 2020), Lantern Festival (The 15th day of the 1st lunar month), Tomb Sweeping Day (15 days after the Spring equinox; April 4, 2020), Dragon Boat Festival(The 5th day of the 5th lunar month; June 25, 2020) and Mid-Autumn Day (The 15th day of the 8th lunar month; September 13, 2019), there are some ethnic festivals of Wa, Bulang, Dai, Deang and Yi ethnic minorities in Lincang.

Ethnic Festivals of Wa Minority

• New Fire Festival (Xinhuojie) of Wa Ethnic Minority
• Cattle-butchering Ceremony of Wa Ethnic Minority

Ethnic Festivals of Bulang Minority

• Spring Festival (Xinnian) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
• Offering GraveOffering Grave (Jifen) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority
• Kaimen (Opening Door) Festival of Bulang Ethnic Minority

Ethnic Festivals of Dai Minority

• Huajie (Flower Street) Festival of Dai Ethnic Minority
• Kaimen (Opening Door ) Festival of Dai Ethnic Minority

Ethnic Festivals of Deang Minority

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• Dage Dance of Yi Ethnic Minority
• Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority
• New Year Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority

Activities in Lincang

There are activities in Lincang taking black tea, mango, Lancangjiang beer and other local specialties and ethnic features as themes.

• Fengqing Winter Trade Fair
• International Macadamia Symposium in Lincang
• Adil Hoshur’s Tightrope Show
• Cattle-butchering Dance of Wa Ethnic Minority

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Lincang Festival Tours

Cangyuan Monihei Carnival Tour

“Monihei Carnival” (making you black) is a mud smearing carnival of the Wa ethnic group. It is originated from the folk custom that people smear the pot ash, ox blood and mud on their faces to frighten the evils and seek peace. The Monihei Carnival is held in late April or early May(usually April 29-May 1) each year in Cangyuan County, one of the only two Chinese Wa autonomous Counties in southwest China’s Yunnan Province. During Monihei Carnival, you can not only experience the joyful atmosphere which is full of ethnic features, but also appreciate the various natural and human scenery in Cangyuan. With pleasant weather, you can walk in the famous cliff painting valley and have a visit to Wending Village to discover the unique, extensive and profound culture of Wa minority.

• 4 Days Cangyuan Monihei Carnival Tour

New Rice Festival of Wa Ethnic Minority

New Rice Festival is one of the traditional festivals of the Wa ethnic minority. In the past, it used to be celebrated when the rice was ripe for harvest, and would last three days. During the festival, ladies would collect some rice from farmlands; dry and then husk them. Early next morning, the doors of the house would be closed to reject visitors and animals, and all the family members would stay at home enjoying the newly-harvested rice when eating, any waste wouldn’t be allowed. After the family finished, they would open the door and invite neighbors to enjoy the rice together.

In 1992, the local government of Menglian Dai, Lahu and Wa Autonomous County determined the festival as a mandatory holiday for the Wa and Lahu minorities, and the date has been confirmed during lunar August 13-15.

• 5 Days Wa Ethnic Minority’s New Rice Festival Tour

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