However, the most important festival for Yi people is the Torch Festival.

On the 24th of the sixth lunar month, when the handle of the Big Dipper turns upward, Torch Festival, Yi people's New Year according to Yi calendar begins. Torches are kindled at night to expel evil and pray for prosperity. Many activities are held, including wrestling, bull fighting and horse racing.

The festival originated from the legend about the battle between an ancient Yi hero and a Giant of the God. The hero wrestled and beat him, which irritated the God. Insgroupsto revenge, the God sent evils and pests to damage the crops. The hero taught his people to eliminate evils and pests with torches. From now on, Yi people begin to prosper. The festival is held to commemorate him.

 Custom

 Wedding

The Yi bride's wedding dress must be made by herself and his mother together with her sisters during the month before her wedding. This dress can't be sent or sold to the others .And this dress will also be worn at her funeral.

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