- Observed: Aug. 13 to Aug. 15
- Area: Yunnan
The minority people groups of Sichuan and Yunnan regions carry new significance to the old tune verses, “there’ll be a hot time in the old town this evening,” as they commend the yearly Naxi Light Celebration.
Torches Burn for Three Days
For three days, lights consume outside homes and light the slopes as conveyors stroll in the encompassing region. The light celebration is praised by the Naxi ethnic individuals as well as by the Yi, Bai, Jino and Lahu identities.
Celebration dates: Every town might celebrate on an alternate day, however most celebrate it on the 24th day of the 6th lunar month. In 2020, the light celebration will be commended from Aug. 13 to 15 on the Gregorian schedule.
The celebration is an old society custom that has been passed down for ages. Towns might have various legends regarding how the celebration started, yet most revolve around driving out abhorrent and offering gratitude for as long as year and for the approaching year.
Other than the searing lights, exercises incorporate bull, rooster, and sheep battles; bunches of conventional singing and moving; horseracing, and eating and drinking. Exercises change from one town to another, and some may not light huge fires until the last day.
