2014 Naadam Festival

Reputed as the intersection between heaven and earth,  Inner Mongolia boasts picturesque landscape, diverse culture, mouth-watering cruise, exotic dancing and singing, nomadic lifestyle and especially the enticing world-renowned traditional festival: Naadam. 


Imbued with distinctive ethnic flavor, distinguished by grand atmosphere and rich with various festivities, it is the most thrilling and widely watched festival among the Mongols. 

It is the best chance to see horse racing, wresting and archery in China. 


Existing for centuries in one fashion or another and ranking as the Mongol’s top festivals, it is famed as their annual Olympic, Carnival and trade event. 

July 11-13, 2014

Gegentala Grassland,Inner Mongalia  

Horse racing, wrestling and archery

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Tiaohua Festival of Fenghuang Ancient Town

Tiaohua Festival(跳花节), also known as Tiao Hua Po(跳花坡), is an ancient, mysterious and romantic festival prevailing among the Miao people. Originated in Anshun city, Guizhou, it has evolved into a comprehensive annual event.

 

 

Tiaohua Festival held in Fenghuang Ancient Town , 2013

When and where will TiaoHua Festival be held?

It usually occurs during the first lunar month, at the 24 settled sites in Hunan and Guizhou province. Among them, Shanjiang Town of Fenghuang(凤凰古城山江镇) and Zhijin County(织金县) of Guizhou are two most famous sites.

 

 

Tiaohua Festival held in Fenghuang Ancient Town , 2013

Timetable of Tiaohua Festival (2014/5/6)

 

 

Shanjiang Town, Fenghuang Ancient Town	May 6,2014	May 25, 2015	May14, 2016
Liuzhi County, Guizhou	Feb 9,2014: Liuzhi County

 

Tiaohua Festival held in Fenghuang Ancient Town , 2013

 

What are the Main Festivities?

Reed Pipe Singing& Dance; bull fighting; horse racing; wrestling; archery; folk music; Bonfire party; Trade; parade

Long Horn Miao are found in west Guizhou, and are famous for their hairstyles, wedding & funeral ceremonies as well as Tiaohua Festival


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Sisters' Meal Festival

Sisters’ Meal Festival, the counterpart of Qixi of Han Chinese and Valentines’ Day in the western world, is an ancient courtship ritual prevailing among Miao people in southeast Guizhou. With a history dating back  several thousand years, some anthropologists honor it as the most ancient Valentines’ Day in the world.

This three day festival is celebrated on the 15th day of each third lunar month in downtown Taijiang County(台江县), Laodun Township(老屯乡) and Shidong Town(施洞镇). The one celebrated in Shidong Town which is 35km away from Taijiang, is the grandest and most distinctive one. You can see the most beautiful Miao girls, the most eye-dazzling silver ornaments and the most delicate embroidery there.

To celebrate this annual love-seek carnival, Miao young men will dress to impress and ladies dress to kill. 

A multitude of villagers from far-flung corners will swarm into Shidong Town, just like numerous colorful streams converge into a sea. 

The mountains, valleys, waterfronts and meadows of this town will be packed with excited faces, and a myriad of inviting festivities including Lusheng singing and dancing, boating, drum-beating, rooster fighting and bullfighting, will be hosted.

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Miao New Year Festival

Miao Nationality New Year Festival is celebrated by Miao people who mainly inhabit Guizhou and Guangxi province in southwest China. Though stands out as the most significant festival of Miao Nationality, this festival has no settled date, and people in different villages celebrate it in different periods. Generally speaking, it will take place after Autumn rice harvest, that is during September, October  or November(lunar calendar).


On this day, the stunning Miao girls in their gorgeous attires and jewelries will perform the elegant Reed-pipe Dance accompanied by the  music played by young men, the happy children will play fireworks and the senior-aged Miao people will worship their ancestors. You can feast on local cuisine and drink the rice wine to your heart’s content. Besides, the thrilling entertainment include horse racing and Bull Fighting will take place on this day.

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Long Street Banquet

Long Street Banquet

To the Miao people, Long Street Banquet represents the highest standard of guest-entertaining etiquette. With history dating back to several millennia, it has evolved into an indispensible part of festivals and grand occasions such as wedding ceremonies and parties between villages. The left side is usually occupied by masters, while the right side is reserved for guests. This banquet involves a lot of toast, eating, drinking, singing and dancing. The atmosphere is contagiously happy. 

The best place to experience a Miao-style banquet is Xijiang Miao Village(西江千户苗寨), the largest one of its kind in China. Though a little touristy, it still offers fantastic glimpse into this minority’s folk residences called Stilt House, exquisite embroidery and assorted performances including Phoenix Dance and Reed-pipe Dance.


After all the villagers seat down according to seniority, Shaman, the Head of this village will preside over a worship ritual involves offerings and firecracker display. This is followed by a toast during which all the villagers will raise their cups and shout “Hao Jiu”, which means “cheers”. The table will be crammed with a myriad of delicacies such as glutinous rice, bacon, appetizers, pickled vegetables and meat. Time to feast.

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