religious festival

The Yi Nationality Is One of The Oldest Minority Groups in The Southwest of China
Dec 4, 2012
With a population of 6,572,173, the Yi Nationality is one of the oldest minority groups in the southwest of China, mostly concentrated in the mountain areas of Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou provinces and the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang ...

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The Corban Festival Is a Traditional Festival Celebrated by Over Ten Ethnic Minorities
Nov 29, 2012
The Corban Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by over ten ethnic minorities in China including Uyghur ethnic group.Also known as"Sacrifice Festival"or"Al Adha Feast",the Corban Festival is named with the Festival of Fast-breaking ...

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The Light Festival of Buddhism Is a Religious Festival
Nov 28, 2012
The Light Festival of Buddhism is a religious festival. October 25 in lunar calendar is the day when Tsongkhapa, the 108-year old initiator of Shamanism, passed away. The monks and the people light the Buddhist lights for his funeral. Since ...

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