凉山彝族火把节英文版.ppt

Torch Festival---?the Carnival of the Orient * * Torch Festival is an important and long-standing traditional festival of the?Yi people which is celebrated on 24th or 25th day of the sixth month of the Yi calendar. It commemorates the legendary wrestler Atilaba, who drove away a plague of?locusts?using torches made from?pine?trees. Origin The most attractive activity is the Bonfire Party People singing and dancing for a whole night. It is also a good opportunity for young men and women to meet their prospective spouses. Various activities during Torch Festival. Cock fighting Bull fighting wrestling Dance shows Horse racing Beauty contest This events has lasted for thousands years, those young girls are elected according to their appearance, morality and industry reputation by the elderly with high prestige. Tasty foods Jolin Some famous stars are invited during the Torch Festival. Lee-hom Wang Torch Festival shows the worship for fire of the ethnic groups. We can still get a glimpse of the value and culture through all the customs and activities in the festival.