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growing number of visitors. of coffee and blooming flowers. nets, scoop nets, and bamboo cages, surged persist, persist forever.” Originally a tradition-
Lijiang City’s Gucheng District recently Yunnan, a province boasting one of into the river. Shouts and laughter erupted, al Wa festival for praying for health, warding
transformed into a vibrant floral destination China’s highest concentrations of ethnic creating a thrilling and lively atmosphere. off evil spirits, and invoking blessings, it has
with its enchanting flower-themed event. This minorities, is a region of immense cultural di- Roughly an hour into the activity, Yan Hanban now blossomed into a grand convergence of
immersive celebration masterfully integrated versity, home to vibrant traditions and unique of Menglian proudly hauled in the day’s big- diverse ethnic cultures. At the heart of the
music, coffee, and handicrafts, creating a festivals. During the recent May Day holiday, gest catch. “I participate in this fish-catching celebration, hundreds of wooden drums
truly sensory feast. A highlight was the “Par- the 19 Menglian Nayun Sacred Fish Festival carnival every year,” Yan Hanban shared, thundered in unison, their booming sounds
th
ent-Child Floral Art” activity, where families commenced in Menglian Dai, Lahu and Wa beaming. “Last year I won second prize, and echoing like rolling thunder. Thousands of
joyfully collaborated on unique plant-printed Autonomous County of Pu’er City. This event this year it’s first prize! The harvest is truly Wa girls performed bold and unrestrained
canvas bags using fresh flowers and leaves, offered a joyous celebration, rich with ethnic good.” He added that he planned to invite dances, their long hair swinging rhythmical-
fostering delightful interaction and cooper- charm, for both tourists and local communi- relatives and friends that evening to enjoy the ly. Tens of thousands of tourists and local
ation. Adding to the district’s charm, a con- ties. freshly caught fish. residents enthusiastically joined in, joyfully
voy of trendy coffee trucks, designed with a The day of the event saw a vibrant gath- Meanwhile, in Cangyuan Wa Autono- smearing mud on one another and exchang-
modern and fashionable flair, attracted many ering of enthusiastic participants, who assem- mous County, Lincang City, Monihei Square ing heartfelt blessings. Amidst a symphony
tourists to capture memorable photos. This bled early along the Nanlei River between Na- vibrated with the Wa People’s Sigangli Moni- of laughter, cheers, and splashing mud, the
allowed visitors to indulge in a romantic get- yun Bridge and Rubber Dam. At the signal, a hei Carnival. The Wa term “Monihei” conveys entire square was transformed into a dynamic
away, surrounded by the delightful fragrances wave of eager individuals, armed with fishing a profound meaning: “This is what we expect, “sea of mud.”

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