Dali Welcoming the Stone at the New Year 新年迎石会

Friday, 1. January 2027 in 大理古城

A parade through 复兴路 at the beginning of the New (Solar) Year.

Over the years many places in Yunnan have developed festivals to attract tourists. While many of these festivals have no historic background, they are a good opportunity to see elements of local culture.

See related festivals.

The stone represents Marble which is associated with good luck in Dali.
Festival held according to western/solar calendar on 1.1.

Other Festivals at or near this Location

NameDate
Receiving Jingu 接金姑2 April 2026
Puxian Birthday 普贤诞日8 April 2026
Start of Raosanling7 June 2026
Medicine Buddha Birthday 药王菩萨诞日13 June 2026