The Origin of Yuxi Rice Noodle Festival

Yuxi Rice Noodle Festival is a traditional festival in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, and also an important folk cultural activity. Every year from the second day to the eighth day of the second lunar month, various forms of celebrations are held in Yuxi, adding more colors to this festival.

According to legend, this festival originated in the Qing Dynasty, and local residents in Yuxi city would worship the land god on the second day of the second lunar month. Later, this festival gradually evolved into a festival to celebrate rice noodles. During this festival, people will taste Yuxi rice noodles and hold various interesting activities, such as lion dancing and eating jiaozi.

In addition to Yuxi City, Yuxi Rice Noodle Festival is widely celebrated in other places in Yunnan Province. In these places, people will celebrate this festival in various forms, such as holding exhibitions, photo competitions, performances and folk art activities.

In a word, Yuxi Rice Noodle Festival is a very popular festival, which not only shows the traditional culture of Yuxi, but also provides opportunities for people to taste local food and participate in interesting activities. Both locals and tourists can experience the charm and uniqueness of Yuxi in this festival.