Benzhu Worship 本主节

Sunday, 8. June 2025 in 凤仪镇乐和村本长村本主庙

Benzhu Worship at a temple a little east of Fengyi, near the new highway.

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.

See related festivals.

Festival held according to lunar calendar on 农历5月13.

Other Festivals at or near this Location

NameDate
Benzhu Festival 本主街14 Feb. 2025
Benzhu Festival 本主街17 Feb. 2025
Benzhu Festival 本主街20 Feb. 2025