On the evening of August 10, 2023 China Shilin International Torch Carnival was held in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming, Yunnan Province. The local Yi people lit the torch and sang and danced with tourists from all over the country. During the Torch Festival, Shilin County held the "Yunnan Intangible Culture Exhibition", and more than 30 intangible cultural projects participated. The "Charming Stone Forest" stage benefits the people, and about 50,000 people watch it every day.
The star concert of "Love in the Stone Forest" invited all kinds of star singers to gather in the Stone Forest, which brought a rich cultural feast to the people of Stone Forest. At the "Taste the Stone Forest" shopping and food festival, about 50,000 people come to taste local food every day. On the Torch Festival, visitors can experience the festive atmosphere and charm of the traditional Torch Festival by holding a blessing ceremony, performing traditional songs and dances in Shilin, inviting tourists to make torches, and having a bonfire carnival with tourists.
Introduction of traditional activities of Torch Festival;
1, light the torch
Lighting the torch is one of the core celebrations of Torch Festival. The torch represents the power of God and the flame of life. It symbolizes people's heart and vitality, and it is also a symbol of hope that the gods can bring rain and bring good luck and happiness to people.
Step 2 dance and sing
Torch Festival is not only a simple lighting of torches, but also various dances and singing performances. In the celebration of Torch Festival, people can see various forms of song and dance performances. These performances are usually performed by local folk artists or groups, with diverse contents, some performing traditional dances, some performing local characteristic vocals, and some performing ancient Tujia songs.