Lahu Torch Festival 拉祜族火把节

Thursday, 6. August 2026 in 澜沧县糯福乡龙竹棚老寨

Remote culture village arranges Torch Festival

The Torch Festival is the most significant festival shared between the Bai and Yi minorities. It is celebrated everywhere and often a great tourism magnet. The general rule is that Yi areas celebrate on the 24th, Bai areas celebrate on the 25th of the 6th lunar month, but there are some exceptions.

See related festivals.

Also called 啊根杜 or 啊个杜妮,dates could be 六月二十 or 六月二十四, but more likely on the 24th. Possibly also in 坝卡乃村 north of it.
Festival held according to lunar calendar on 农历6月24. could also be on 六月二十