Hani torch festival information

The torch festival of the Hani nationality, also known as "Hundred Lights Festival" or "Hundred Candles Festival", is an important traditional festival of the Hani nationality, which is usually held between June 24th and 26th of the lunar calendar. The following is some information about the Hani Torch Festival: 1. Origin and traditional significance: The Hani Torch Festival originated from ancient sacrificial activities and is regarded as an important ceremony to eliminate epidemics and bless a bumper harvest. During the festival, Hani people will light torches and dance around villages, fields and Shan Ye to express their blessings. At the same time, festivals symbolize the uniqueness and inheritance of Hani culture. 2. Activities: Festivals usually last for three days. At dusk on the first day, the villagers put homemade oil candles on their bodies, lit torches, paraded and danced around villages and fields, set off firecrackers and released Kongming lanterns. The next day, the elders in the village took the lead in holding a sacrificial ceremony, and then the young people organized a song and dance competition in groups. Finally, the village Committee is responsible for organizing activities such as offering sacrifices to gods and ancestors. On the third day, it is a day of parade and farewell to the old and welcome in the new. 3. Significance: The Hani Torch Festival is an important embodiment of the Hani cultural tradition and a national intangible cultural heritage. It is not only a traditional festival, but also the spiritual sustenance and cultural identity of the Hani people. Holding the Torch Festival can strengthen national unity, promote cultural inheritance and exchange, promote economic development and promote tourism prosperity. 4. Matters needing attention: As there are many torches and candlelight used in the Torch Festival, accidents such as fire are prone to occur, so it is necessary to pay attention to safety issues and protect cultural resources. At the same time, we should also respect local cultural customs and avoid excessive commercialization and cultural trafficking.