Benzhu festival
Benzhu are local protector deities in the Dali area, their worship is a key element of Bai identity.
In the Dali area, almost every Bai village has a Benzhu Temple, the home of a local protector spirit. These protector spirits are mostly historic figures, such as local heros, kings, generals or others who have through good deeds won the adulation of the local population.
Each Benzhu usually has his own festival day, with activities varying greatly from place to place.
The locals call this Tuzhu Festival, the 土主 is 大黑天.
Shennengzhuang Tuzhu Temple 神能庄土主庙 |
Name | Date |
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Benzhu Festival 本主节 | 11 March 2024 |