Traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group held in China's Sichuan-Xinhua

Traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group held in China's Sichuan

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2025-07-23 15:55:52

An aerial drone photo shows tourists and locals celebrating a torch festival in Butuo County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2025. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was held here from July 21 to 23, featuring various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

A woman of Yi ethnic group holds a torch at a torch festival in Butuo County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2025. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was held here from July 21 to 23, featuring various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

Tourists and locals dance around a bonfire at a torch festival in Butuo County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2025. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was held here from July 21 to 23, featuring various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

Locals light torches in Butuo County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2025. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was held here from July 21 to 23, featuring various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)