What are the activities of 2022 Xinping Torch Festival in Yuxi, Yunnan?

Xinping County's annual Yi traditional torch festival will start on July 22nd and end on July 25th, during which there will be many kinds of souvenirs such as traditional food, torch festival bonfires and ethnic characteristics. So what activities will be held at the Xinping Torch Festival in Yuxi, Yunnan in 2022?

Collecting kindling: July 22, 2022 15: 00- 16: 30 Activity content: In the dance and shouting of the Mopihua encouragement team, on the beacon tower of Mopanshan, the Da Bimo people of the Yi people held an ancient ceremony to drill wood for fire.

Ignition ceremony: July 22, 2022 at 20:00. Activity content: The fire retrieved from Mopanshan beacon tower was passed to the National Square, and the home flame was lit after the traditional blessing ceremony held in Dabimo, Yi nationality.

Celebrate Torch Festival for all ethnic groups: July 22, 2022, 20: 30-23: 00 Activity content: Mopihua Encouragement Team leads people of all ethnic groups to sing and dance.

Mopanshan Yi Torch Banquet: July 22-July 24, 2022 18: 30-2 1: 00 Activity content: Mopanshan beacon tower watched the ancient ceremony of drilling wood for fire. Summer health, living in quadrangles, forest cabins, camping on the grass, eating buffet barbecue, Mopanshan ecological food.

-Yi Torch Banquet (tickets for all-day scenic spots are free on July 22nd).

Special food street: July 21-July 25, 2022 Activity content: Taste authentic Xinping food.

Trade Fair: July16-July 29, 2022 Activities: Shopping for various trade fair products.