What are the customs of Yi rice festival?

The Yi Rice Festival is a traditional festival of the Dai ethnic minority in China, which is mainly held on the 25th day of the 10th month of the lunar calendar every year. During the festival, the Dai people hold a grand celebration to thank God for a good harvest and pray for good luck in the coming year. In the custom of Yi Rice Festival, people will wear traditional Dai costumes and take part in various celebrations. One of the most important activities is the ceremony of "Yi Rice", which is to offer sumptuous food and rice to the gods. People place the carefully prepared food on the altar and pray to the gods to bless the family with peace and a good harvest. In addition to the Iyi ceremony, there are other colorful activities on Iyi Festival. Dance performances, singing contests and traditional sports competitions are held to showcase the culture and traditional arts of the Dai people. In addition, there are parades, float parades and fireworks displays, which attract many tourists. Iiyan Festival is an important moment for the Dai people to inherit and carry forward their culture, as well as a time for people to reunite, celebrate and pray for blessings. By participating in the celebrations of Yi rice festival, people can feel the strong ethnic atmosphere and the charm of traditional culture.