Buyi is a greater minority in southwest China, on the Yunnan-Guizhou plateau. The Miaoling mountain range stretches across the plateau and forms part of its dramatic landscape. The famous Huangguoshu Waterfall is over 60 meters high near Yungui expressway in Zhenning Buyi autonomous county. The thunder of the water can be heard for miles, and the mist over the falls forms a spectacular view.
Distribution of Buyi Ethnic Minority
Buyi ethnic minority is mainly distributed in Guizhou, Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, among which Guizhou province has the largest Buyi population, accounting for 97% of the national Buyi population. They live mainly in Qiannan and Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autinomous prefectures, as well as Anshun, Guiyang and Liupanshui. Yunnan's Buyi people are mainly distributed in Luoping County, Fuyuan County and Hekou County.
Buyi Ethnic Towns
Lubuge Bouyei Ethnic Town
Changdi Buyi Ethnic Town
Inheritors
The Opera of Buyi Ethnic Minority
Famous Wax-dyeing Craft
Luo Shaoxiang
Ma Tianpei
Festivals of Buyi Ethnic Minority
Generally speaking, Buyi people have the same festivals as the Han people, such as Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn festival. However, on April 8 and June 6, they celebrate their own festivals, honoring the leaders of ancient uprisings and their ancestors. On this day, people make special cakes and sticky rice in five different colors to worship their ancestors. After the ceremony, half of the offerings are given to their cattle, who will be given a day off as a reward for their hard work.
Zhabai Song Festival and Liuyueliu Festival
Sanyuesan Festival
Danian Festival
Eryueer (February 2th) Festival
Chixin (Changxin) Festival
Tiaohuahui Festival
Niuwang Festival
Tiaoyue Festival
Ox King Festival(Niuwang) Festival
Keep Reading
Buyi Ethnic Minority: Flagstone House beside the Hills and the Rivers
A Minority at waterfalls–Buyi Ethnic Minority
Buyi Ethnic Minority: Intoxicating love songs in the county of waterfalls
Lazhe Village Bouyei Ethnic Culture Protection Area in Lubuge Town of Luoping County, Qujing