A night of tens of thousands celebrating – the 2026 China Liangshan Yi International Torch Festival kicks off on August 6, hailed as the “Oriental Carnival”! #TorchFestival# #ChinaTravel#

The Torch Festival is a traditional event of the Yi and other ethnic minorities in SW China, where locals light fires to drive away pests and evil spirits, protect their crops, and pray for a good harvest.

Between rehearsals for the Torch Festival performances, these Yi kids treated the visitors to an impromptu sing-along of "The Mountain". "Pick me an azalea, would you? The butterflies are here—spring is on its way..." Their voices were so pure… 😊 Source: JING (Douyin)

A trip to Guizhou isn’t complete without the Yi Torch Festival! Every year, Liupanshui lights up with this celebration—praying for good harvests and carrying the hopes of a brighter future. And the live scene? Stunning! #Culture# #GoodVibes# #MakeAWish#

A trip to Guizhou isn’t complete without the Yi Torch Festival! Every year, Liupanshui lights up with this celebration—praying for good harvests and carrying the hopes of a brighter future. And the live scene? Stunning! #Culture# #GoodVibes# #MakeAWish#

Time to light up! The Liangshan Torch Festival is here — the most solemn and grand celebration of the Yi people and other ethnic communities. Across China, ethnic traditions are treasured, preserved, and celebrated. May every torch illuminate the way forward, and bring hope, happiness, and joy!