Special festivals of Yao nationality

Danu Festival: Also known as Pangu King Festival, Zunniang Festival and Yao Year, it is a traditional festival of Yao people. "Danu" means "don't forget" in Yao language, because it falls on the 29th day of the fifth lunar month, so it is also called "Erjiu Festival". However, the holiday cycle is not once a year, but is handled flexibly according to local customs and annual conditions. Some places once every three to five years, and some places only once every twelve years.

Tomb-Sweeping Day: Sacrificial Festival of Yao Nationality. This festival is a festival for all ethnic groups of Yao nationality. It is usually held in Tomb-Sweeping Day in the third month of the lunar calendar every year.

Mulberry Festival: Also known as "ancestor worship festival" or "Oolong noodle festival". Traditional festivals of Yao nationality. Mainly popular in Yao Township, Funing County, Yunnan Province, calling itself "Golden Gate". It is held on the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar every year.

Tan Legui Festival: a traditional festival of Yao nationality. "Tan Le Gui" is a transliteration of Yao language, which means "Let's come together". It is mainly popular in Yao villages in Longhui County, Hunan Province, and is held every year from the fifth day to the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.

Yao minority: a traditional festival of Yao nationality. Mainly popular in Yao villages in Yao Lu Township, Libo County, Guizhou Province. Celebrate every year on the 30th day of the lunar calendar 1 1 month.