What is the festival of the She people on March 3rd? What is the significance of March 3rd to the She people?

What is the festival of the She people on March 3rd?

March 3rd is also called the Wufan Festival among the She people.

March 3rd is a traditional festival of the She people. A grand singing festival is held every year on this festival, where ancestors are worshiped and the God of Grain is celebrated, singing and dancing, which is very lively. In addition, people also eat black rice to remember their ancestors and entertain guests, so March 3rd is also called the Black Rice Festival.

What is the significance of March 3rd to the She people?

Every year on March 3rd, men, women and children of all ethnic groups in Jingning She Township dress up in festive costumes, express their feelings and connect with friends through songs. Various sacrificial activities, folk performances, folk song duets, etc. take place one after another.

***To express our yearning and love for a better life.

The streets and alleys were decorated with lanterns and colorful flags, celebrating three days and three nights.

Since 2001, the March 3rd Festival of the She people in Jingning has gradually become routine and high-level, and has become a national event that showcases the style of She township, displays the culture of the She people, and enhances the image of Jingning. Extravaganza.

Is March 3 important to the She people?

Yes.

Among the She people, March 3rd is an important festival comparable to the Spring Festival. On this day, every family slaughters animals to offer sacrifices to their ancestors. Many families often choose this day to hold weddings. During the festival, people also go to the dance hall to perform torch dance, wooden clap spirit knife dance, bamboo pole dance, dragon lantern dance, lion dance and fish lantern dance. At the same time, there are also folk sports of the She people such as walking on the stool, drilling on stone slabs, holding belly sticks, drilling on poles, and driving wild boars.