Guizhou is a region rich with traditional festivals, and the following are the two very famous festivals in Guizhou province:
Miao Sisters Meal Festival
Called the oldest Asian Valentine’s Day, the Miao Sisters Meal Festival is celebrated in April and is one of the most important annual events of the Miao ethnic group. During the festival, the young Miao girls wear their most beautiful colorful outfits, jewelry, and silver headdresses.
Young people come together to dance and sing love songs to attract the attention of the coveted partner. The bullfighting, horse racing, drum dancing, boating competitions, Lusheng music, and other activities are dedicated to seniors who already have a partner.
Lusheng Festival
The Lusheng is an emblematic wind musical instrument of the Miao culture. It is made of bamboo and can measure from 30 cm to 3 meters in length.
The Miao Minority Lusheng Festival is usually celebrated between late February and March, and then in the fall between late October and early November. On this occasion, hundreds of thousands of Miao in traditional dress gather.
During the Lusheng Festival, the Miao villages organize competitions and performances of music and dance. Incidentally, you can also attend impressive buffalo fights and religious ceremonies.