Culture

Join the 2025 Yunnan Yi Torch Festival in Chuxiong for an unforgettable summer celebration of fire, ethnic dance, food, music, and culture. Discover the full event schedule, travel tips, and local experiences.

Experience the Torch Festival in Yunnan, China—a spectacular summer celebration of fire, dance, and ethnic Yi culture. Held every lunar June 24 in Chuxiong, this traditional event features bonfires, folk music, vibrant costumes, and thrilling competitions. Discover how to get there, what to expect, and why it’s a must-see cultural adventure in China.

The Dai New Year (Water Splashing Festival) is an important traditional festival for the Dai ethnic minority and other ethnic minorities, and has been listed as a national intangible cultural heri

The origin of "firecrackers" in China can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, specifically from 202 BCE to 220 AD.

"With the diversification of Chinese New Year celebrations in recent years, the focal point of the Spring Festival is no longer confined to homes, as travel destinations adorned with festive charm

On the afternoon of 2 February, the press conference for 'Co-building and Sharing a Life Called Yunnan: Igniting the Dragon Year's Spring' was held in Kunming.