Wednesday, 29. January 2025 until Thursday, 30. January 2025 in 鹤庆天子庙
First day of the local protector god procession.
Benzhu are local protector deities in the Dali area, their worship is a key element of Bai identity.
A fifteen day sequence of events in Heqing County during the New Year period.
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.
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On the first day, the villagers go to the 天子庙 to bring out the statues of the 天子, then to the 观音堂 in 南汤乾 , to the 龙王庙 etc, and to gather all statues at the 文昌宫 in 逢密 Fengmi village. The second day there are important rites.
Festival held according to lunar calendar on 农历1月初1.
Other Festivals at or near this Location
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Receiving the Village Protector 鹤庆接天子 | 12 Feb. 2025 |
