Origin of Yuxi Rice Thread Festival

The Yuxi Rice Thread Festival is a traditional festival and an important folk cultural activity in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province. Every year, from the second to the eighth day of the second month of the lunar calendar, various places and ethnic groups in Yuxi City hold various forms of celebrations to add more colors to this festival.

According to legend, the festival originated during the Qing Dynasty, when local residents of Yuxi City would worship the land god on the second day of the second lunar month. Later, the festival evolved into a celebration of rice noodles. During this festival, people taste Yuxi rice noodles and hold various interesting activities, such as lion dances and eating dumplings.

Besides in Yuxi City, the Yuxi Rice Floss Festival is also widely celebrated in other parts of Yunnan Province. In these places, people celebrate the festival in various forms, such as holding exhibitions, photography contests, performances and folk art activities.

All in all, the Yuxi Rice Thread Festival is a very popular festival that not only showcases the traditional culture of Yuxi City, but also provides people with the opportunity to taste local cuisine and participate in interesting activities. Both locals and tourists can experience the charm and uniqueness of Yuxi City in this festival.