The "Lotus Pond Societies" 莲池会 are the associations of older women in charge of the rituals in Dali's temples.
This set of pictures was taken near 下湾桥本主庙. The next Benzhu Worship 本主节 is on Mon, 10. February 2025.
More about Xiawanqiao Benzhu Temple 下湾桥本主庙