@cn_eyee: Have you ever thought about visiting the Torch Festival in Puxiong Town, Yuexi County? Thousands of flaming torches connect together, looking like a glowing river of stars across the land. You can fully feel the charming local Yi ethnic customs here, and it is also a perfect summer getaway to escape the heat. The Yi Torch Festival (彝族火把节) has a history of over 2,000 years. In ancient times, Yi farmers lit torches across farmlands to drive away pests, pray for rich harvests and keep diseases and bad luck away from villages. For Yi people, fire is a symbol of purity, strength, health and good fortune. Socially, this big festival brings scattered Yi clans together. Locals wear traditional outfits, hold bonfire dances, folk games and family gatherings. Elders pass down the group’s history, stories and ancient traditions to young generations, keeping their unique culture alive. Today, it is a protected national intangible cultural heritage of China, showcasing the rich diversity of China’s ethnic minority cultures. 🪧 Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan (the famous rice terrace torch festival venue )

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Thursday 06 August 2026 11:55:52 GMT