Dancing under the Moonlight: the Costume Festival of Zhizuo
As villages go, Zhizuo could hardly be more remote. Some 70km from the county town, first along a winding mountain road, then on a deeply rutted track without public transport: even in the dry season it takes several hours and a bit of stamina to reach. Yet, at least on the first full moon of the year, the effort is worth it, as Zhizuo holds one of Yunnan's most colourful festivals, the Dress Competition Festival or Caizhuangjie 赛装节.
In Huize, the old capital of copper in Yunnan, many splendid guildhalls survive.
Jim Goodman: The Akha: Guardians of the Forest
The Akha, in China known as the Aini branch of the Hani people, migrated from China southwards into Laos, Burma and Thailand. In this richly illustrated book J Goodman, aka 'Akha Jim', explains their life and culture.
A number of Chinese historic texts covering life and politics in Yunnan have survived over the centuries. I have translated a few of them.
Benzhu Temple dedicated to 段宗棒.
Jim Goodman: The Akha: Guardians of the Forest
The Akha, in China known as the Aini branch of the Hani people, migrated from China southwards into Laos, Burma and Thailand. In this richly illustrated book J Goodman, aka 'Akha Jim', explains their life and culture.
Bai vernacular architecture is very ornate, the style of painting is recognised as national level intangible heritage.
Yunnan's only Shui-Township with stunning karst scenery.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Pear Flower Festival | 17 Mar |
| Women's Sun Festival | 19 Mar |
| Madeng Trade Fair | 19 Mar |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyu) | 19 Mar |
| Dragon Worship | 20 Mar |
| Wrestling Festival | 20 Mar |
| Benzhu Festival | 20 Mar |
| Benzhu Festival | 20 Mar |
| Tuzhu Festival | 20 Mar |
| Dragon Worship | 20 Mar |
| Seniors' Honours | 20 Mar |
| Benzhu Festival | 20 Mar |
Markets this Saturday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Junhua | 均化 |
| Zhoucheng | 州城 |
| Duomei | 朵美 |
| Shanyang | 衫阳 |
| Yongping | 永平县 |
| Paiying | 排营 |
| Lijiao | 力角 |
| Shuixie | 水泄 |
| Shijing | 师井 |
| Diannan | 甸南 |
| Liuhe | 六合 |
| Heqing | 鹤庆县 |
| Dacang | 大仓镇 |
| Caojian | 漕间 |
| Jiangwei | 江尾镇 |
| Gonglang | 公郎镇 |
| Changyi | 长邑村 |
| Deju | 德苴乡 |
| 云南驿村 | |
| Junhuacun | 均华村 |
| 桥街 | |
| 前所 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Niujiaozhai | 牛角寨 |
| Xinansuo | 新安所镇 |
| Leyu | 乐育 |
| Daheishan | 大黑山乡 |
| Majie | 马街 |
| Lvchun | 绿春县 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Xinxian | 新现乡 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Nanke | 南科 |
| Jinping | 金平苗族瑶族傣族自治县 |
| Mengqiao | 勐桥乡 |
| Zhaotong | 昭通 |
|---|---|
| Shuanghe | 双河 |