Salon Festival, Myanmar
Celebrated in late April at Myeik Archipelago, this festival marks the time when the Sea Gypsies (Salon people) leave the sea to avoid the monsoon season by seeking shelter on the islands of the archipelago. They build temporary homes around the islands. As the Sea Gypsies who are fishermen and divers spend most of their […]
Third Moon Fair, China
Dali Yunnan, ChinaThe Sanyue Market in Dali Ancient Town was a bustling place for business for one week every year, starting from the third full moon of the lunar year. Nowadays, the Third Moon Fair has expanded beyond bustling markets to include equestrian shows and the delectable Yunnan braised chicken. This is a particularly auspicious holiday for […]
Yao Red Clothes Festival, China
Guangxi , ChinaThe Yao ethnic community of Guangxi celebrate their traditional Red Clothes Festival, during which they dance, sing, and hold embroidery competitions to showcase their skills with clothes. Yao clothing is particularly treasured for their exquisite workmanship—with elaborate embroidery from silk threads covering the skirt, neckline, cuffs, and hemlines. The patterns have been passed down through […]
The Third Month Fair of the Bai Ethnic Group, Yunnan, China
Dali Yunnan, ChinaDali's Third Month Fair, also known as the Guanyin Fair. This highly significant festival for the Bai ethnic people in western Yunnan Province attracts visitors far and wide. Delve into the bustling streets of Dali Ancient Town, transformed into a marketplace. The temporary stalls offer an astonishing array of items and ethnic minority souvenirs. The […]
Whale Festival, Viet Nam
Vung Tau , Viet NamHeld in the coastal city of Vung Tau, this festival commemorates whales, a sacred animal of the area. According to legend, Emperor Gia Long was saved from a sinking ship by these majestic creatures and he elevated their status in court, making whales a local deity and protector of fishermen. A procession of locals symbolically […]
Nasatta Light Winter Illumination 2024, Thailand
Nasatta Light Winter Illumination 2024 Now until 28 April 2024 Tuesday to Sunday, from 18.00 – 22.00 Hrs. NaSatta Park, Ratchaburi More information at www.nasattalightfestival.com Source: tatnews.org
Wa Face-smearing Festival, China
Yunnan Dali, YunnanThe Wa people call it Moh Nin Hei - the Festival of Solidarity - but when translated phonetically into Chinese, it becomes the 'Face-Smearing Festival' (Mo Ni Hei). By pure coincidence, that's exactly what this rambunctious day is all about. During the carnival, revellers smear each other with a special kind of mud mixed with […]
Reunification Day, Viet Nam
The day is celebrated to honor the historical and cultural significance of the reunification, symbolizing peace, independence, and unity. It is a time for Vietnamese people to remember the sacrifices made during the war and to celebrate the resilience and unity of the nation.
Wood Drum Festival of Wa People at Ximeng, China
Wa people used to be hunters roaming over Yunnan's forested mountains, and the wood drum they worship now was probably used to intimidate dangerous animals by its thunderous clang. Almost every Wa village has such a drum, which is carved out of a big log, and on their Wood Drum Festival (Mugujie) every year, people […]