FÊTE DES TORCHES
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An age-old Yi tradition, the Torch Festival sets villages ablaze with dances and dazzling night-time processions.
The Torch Festival, the most important Yi celebration in Guizhou and Yunnan, is an ancestral event steeped in light and tradition. It pays homage to the gods of fire and agriculture. Long processions of flaming torches cross fields and villages to ward off epidemics and plagues. Festivities include lively markets, buffalo fights, dancing, singing and competitions. This moment of community gathering celebrates fire as a symbol of renewal, illuminating the night with a festive and protective warmth.
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