The memorial ceremony has been officially designated as the traditional festival for the Lisu people. It's one of the most thrilling events to attend while visiting China.
The show is a spectacular outdoor presentation of singing and dancing performances that showcase the traditions and lifestyle of the local ethnic people of Lijiang.
The festival in Qiubei County, Wenshan Miao and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, is a thousand-year old tradition of the local Sani people, attracting thousands of eager face painters every year.
The Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, is a joyous occasion, and an opportunity that should not be missed if you are visiting Yunnan in mid-April.
It is one of the most important holidays of the Yi people of Yunnan Province. It is also celebrated by other ethnic groups of the region, such as the Bai, Naxi, Jinuo and Lahu.