Ethnic Minority Festivals

Discover the vibrant and diverse celebrations of China’s ethnic minorities. From the Tibetan Losar to the Mongolian Naadam, explore the unique customs, vibrant dances, and rich cultural heritage beyond the Han traditions.

Torch Festival

火把节

Known as the 'Oriental Carnival,' the Torch Festival is the grandest celebration of the Yi ethnic group, featuring giant …

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Naadam Festival

那达慕大会

The grandest mid-summer carnival of the grasslands, showcasing Mongolian heritage through the 'Three Manly Games': …

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Sanyuejie (Third Month Fair)

三月街

The grandest cultural and trade fair of the Bai ethnic group in Dali, Yunnan, celebrated with mountain horse racing, …

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Li Love & Harvest Festival

黎族三月三 / 孚念孚

The grandest romantic and agricultural festival of the Li people in Hainan Island, celebrated with bamboo pole dancing, …

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Samnyiedsam (March 3rd Festival)

壮族三月三

The celebrated song festival of the Zhuang ethnic group in Guangxi, featuring romantic folk-song dialogues, colorful …

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Water Splashing Festival

泼水节

The Dai ethnic New Year celebration in southwestern China, celebrated by splashing pure water on one another to wash …

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Sanduo Festival

三朵节 / 北岳庙会

The most sacred spiritual festival of the Naxi people in Lijiang, Yunnan, celebrating their supreme protective war …

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Eid al-Fitr (Roza Heyt)

开斋节 / 肉孜节

A grand, joyous celebration marked by China's Muslim ethnic minorities at the conclusion of Ramadan, celebrated with …

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Losar (Tibetan New Year)

藏历新年

The most important festival for the Tibetan ethnic group, celebrating the beginning of the lunisolar year with sacred …

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Gannian (Early New Year)

土家族赶年

The most distinctive tradition of the Tujia people in western Hunan and Hubei, celebrating the Lunar New Year one day …

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Cultural Diversity

China is home to 56 ethnic groups and countless local beliefs, each adding a unique color to the vast tapestry of Chinese civilization.