Sichuan's ethnic festival attracts thousands of tourists

Updated: Jul 18, 2025 By Peng Chao in Panzhihua, Sichuan chinadaily.com.cn Print

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One thousand women from Yi and other ethnic groups perform Duoluohe (a traditional song-and-dance performance) during the 2025 Yanbian Ethnic Torch Festival in Yanbian county, Sichuan province, on Wednesday. [Photo by Peng Chao/ chinadaily.com.cn]

A grand celebration marking the 2025 Ethnic Torch Festival lit up Gesala Yi ethnic township in Yanbian county, Sichuan province, on Wednesday, drawing ethnic groups from nearby areas and thousands of tourists from around the country.

The weeklong festival, which ran from July 11 to 17, featured traditional performances, folk rituals, and cultural competitions across three townships Gesala (main venue), and Hongguo and Wenquan (sub-venues), the organizers said.

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