Traditional Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Group Staged in SW China

　July 25, 2024
People perform during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows people performing during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows people dancing around campfires during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

Women of Yi ethnic group dressed in traditional Yi costumes prepare to perform during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows local people dressed in traditional Yi costumes parading on a street during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

Local people dressed in traditional Yi costumes parade on a street during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

Women of Yi ethnic group perform during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 24, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows people dancing around campfires during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

Women of Yi ethnic group participate in a performance and a beauty contest during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 24, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows people dancing around campfires during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

An intangible cultural heritage inheritor performs a unique musical instrument during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

People of Yi ethnic group watch fireworks during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

Children of Yi ethnic group dance during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

People dance around campfires during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

People dance around a campfire during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

People of Yi ethnic group light torches during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

Local people dressed in traditional Yi costumes parade on a street during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

 

(Source: Xinhua)

Editor: Wang Shasha

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