Miao Carnival in Guizhou: The world's craziest Lantern Festival!

Dragon dance and firework blowing - a game for the brave and a carnival for the people of Guizhou! In Taijiang County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou, the Miao people celebrate the New Year in a unique and enthusiastic way on the Lantern Festival every year. There are not only spectacular dragon dance performances, but also thrilling firework blowing activities, which are national intangible cultural heritage. This grand carnival not only shows the Miao people's love for life, but also conveys their brave and fearless spirit. Highlights • Dragon dance and firework blowing: This is one of the most famous traditional activities in Taijiang County. Hundreds of dragons parade through the main streets of the county, and the onlookers hold homemade firework tubes and spray fireworks at the dragons. The dragon dancers dance, spin, and jump in the gorgeous firelight, which is extremely shocking. • Thousands of people dance dragons and tens of thousands of people blow fireworks: People of all ages participate in this carnival. The more fireworks, the more blessings, and the whole county is immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere. • Dragon lantern parade, dragon dance performance, and competition: From the 14th day of the first lunar month, the towns and villages are already bustling with various dragon lantern parades, dragon dance performances, and competitions, paving the way for the climax of the Lantern Festival. Dragon Festival After the Lantern Festival, the towns and villages will hold the Dragon Festival, which is usually held on the 17th or 19th day of the first lunar month. The Miao village priest will hold a sacrificial ceremony by the river or well, and then burn the dragon lantern, which means letting the dragon return to the sea. The whole village will have a meal together, eating pork, also known as "eating dragon meat". This custom is full of rich cultural connotations and mysterious colors. Time and location • Location: Taijiang County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province • Time: Every year on the Lantern Festival, there are related activities starting from the 14th day of the first lunar month, and the Dragon Festival after the Lantern Festival is held on the 17th or 19th day of the first lunar month. Special reminder • Wear protective clothing: Due to the lively atmosphere at the event site, participants are advised to wear protective clothing to ensure safety. • Transportation tips: Taijiang County is about half an hour's drive from Taipan Village, the hometown of Village BA, which is convenient for tourists to continue exploring the surrounding scenery after experiencing the Lantern Festival carnival. The Lantern Festival carnival in Taijiang County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou, is a grand celebration that combines traditional culture and modern entertainment.