Guess what, travel enthusiasts? Jiuhe Village in Qonggyai County, Xizang, is throwing a festival that even beats their New Year celebrations! 🎊
From July 30 to August 3, the annual Wangguo Festival lights up this charming village. Wangguo Festival, meaning \"circling the crops\", is all about celebrating a bountiful harvest. 🌾
On the first day, every family sends one of their young ones to \"circle the fields\". Dressed in dazzling traditional attire, these young people join a colorful procession. They carry scriptures and barley wine, parading around the village's fields, spreading joy and blessings. 🍷📜
Meanwhile, families burn mulberry branches to pray for good fortune and an abundant harvest. The air is filled with the sweet scent of mulberry and the sounds of laughter and song. 🎶
The festival is believed to have originated in the Yarlung Zangbo River valley, as a ritual to honor the land's deities. Now, it's celebrated widely across the rural and forested areas of Xizang and has been listed as part of China's national intangible cultural heritage. 🏆
If you're looking for a unique cultural experience, the Wangguo Festival is a must-see! It's a vibrant blend of tradition, community, and gratitude for the earth's gifts. 🌍❤️
Reference(s):
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