馃敟 Yi New Year
The Yi New Year, centered on ancestor rites, New Year pig feasts, hearth gatherings, dress, dance, and visits.
Open in the 3D map- China 路 Liangshan Yi New Year 路 Sichuan
- China 路 Chuxiong Yi New Year 路 Yunnan
- China 路 Honghe Yi New Year 路 Yunnan
Traditions and customs
- ancestor worship
- local festival custom
- feast fire family
- New Year visits
- feast
- dance
- New Year
- offering fire
Food and symbols
- local festival food
- cake
- wine
- rice meal
When it is celebrated
Yi New Year is usually organized around Traditional calendar date varies by region. Month: Jan / Oct / Nov
Shared roots and regional differences
Shared roots: blessing, family reunion, New Year renewal, wine, ancestor worship, dance song, New Year visits
China regional differences
- Liangshan Yi New Year (China 路 Sichuan): ancestor worship, cake, dance song, traditional clothing
- Chuxiong Yi New Year (China 路 Yunnan): ancestor worship, feast, dance song, traditional clothing
- Honghe Yi New Year (China 路 Yunnan): offering fire, New Year visits, rice meal, traditional clothing
Yi New Year
Yi New Year matters because it turns renewal, reunion, blessing, and a fresh seasonal start into a visible cultural system of time, place, family, and public ritual.
Customs
- ancestor worship
- local festival custom
- feast fire family
- New Year visits
- feast
- dance
- New Year
- offering fire
Food
- local festival food
- cake
- wine
- rice meal
Music / Dance
- dance song
- local music and dance
- dance
- song
FAQ
What is Yi New Year?
The Yi New Year, centered on ancestor rites, New Year pig feasts, hearth gatherings, dress, dance, and visits.
When is Yi New Year celebrated?
Yi New Year is usually organized around Traditional calendar date varies by region. Month: Jan / Oct / Nov.
What traditions are associated with Yi New Year?
Common traditions include ancestor worship, local festival custom, feast fire family, New Year visits, feast, dance.