Benzhu Worship 本主节

Saturday, 6. February 2027 until Friday, 12. February 2027 in 云龙县大达村

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.

See related festivals.

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The traditional village is near Changxin, books say the Benzhu activities are quite large scale there.
Festival held according to lunar calendar on 农历1月初1.

Other Festivals at or near this Location

NameDate
Welcoming Spring 闹春7 Feb. 2027
Dada Chuichuiqiang 大达村吹吹腔8 Feb. 2027