Chaoshan Fair 朝山会

Tuesday, 23. April 2024 in 巍山牛街老黑棚

Small fair in an Yi village in remote western Weishan county, right on the border to Changning.

A special Yi song and dance festival, recognised as national level intangible cultural heritage.

See related festivals.

Picture:
Laoheipeng 老黑棚 is a cluster of village in a valley west of Niujie in Weishan county with a small Taoist shrine. On the same day a temple fair is held at 财神庙 somewhere a few kilometers away. These events are locally referred to as Singing Festival 打歌会. Laoheipeng is best accessed with a hired car from Niujie. http://baike.baidu.com/view/3787535.htm
Festival held according to lunar calendar on 农历3月15.