Monday, 6. October 2025 in Various locations
Benzhu Worship in a few locations: 挖色大城本主庙 湾桥石岭本主庙 湾桥云峰本主庙 and a few more.
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.
The one at 大城 might be the most interesting one....
Festival held according to lunar calendar on 农历8月15.
