What are the traditional festivals of Gaoshan people? What special festivals do Gaoshan people have?

Gaoshan nationality is one of the ethnic minorities in China, which has rich and colorful traditional festivals. The following are answers about traditional festivals and special festivals of Gaoshan people:

1. Gaoshan traditional festivals:

-Horse racing festival: Horse racing is a part of people's life in Gaoshan, and it is one of the most important traditional festivals in Gaoshan. During the festival, people will hold a grand horse race to show the speed and strength of horses, which is also an opportunity for people to show their courage and skills.

-Chinese New Year: The Chinese New Year of Gaoshan people is similar to that of Han people, and it is usually held during the Lunar New Year. People will dress up in costumes, reunite with their families, hold unique sacrificial ceremonies, and celebrate the arrival of the New Year with dances, songs and other traditional performances.

2. Gaoshan special festivals:

-Mountain Festival: Gaoshan people admire nature, and Mountain Festival is an expression of their respect and gratitude for nature. During the festival, people will go to the mountains to worship their ancestors and mountain gods and pray for good weather and good harvests. At the same time, there are various folk activities, such as folk songs, dances and traditional sports competitions.

-Songkran Festival: The Songkran Festival of Gaoshan people is a way of giving thanks and protecting water sources. During the festival, people will collectively go to rivers, lakes or wells for ritual worship, as well as dragon boat boating, rowing and water sports to celebrate and protect the importance of water resources.

These traditional festivals and special festivals reflect the worship and gratitude of Gaoshan people to nature and show their unique culture and lifestyle. By participating in these festivals, people can better understand and inherit the traditions and values of Gaoshan people.