Wednesday, 29. January 2025 until Friday, 31. January 2025 in 双廊正觉寺
Benzhu worship
Benzhu are local protector deities in the Dali area, their worship is a key element of Bai identity.
In the Dali area, almost every Bai village has a Benzhu Temple, the home of a local protector spirit. These protector spirits are mostly historic figures, such as local heros, kings, generals or others who have through good deeds won the adulation of the local population.
Each Benzhu usually has his own festival day, with activities varying greatly from place to place.
There are three deities worshipped in this temple, 观音三姊妹, 文殊 and 普贤. The event was originally a ritual in honour of Guanyin, held in the second month.
Festival held according to lunar calendar on 农历1月初1.
