Celebrate the New Year in Xishuangbanna

Experience the unique and rich atmosphere of Xishuangbanna during the New Year Street decorations - The streets of Xishuangbanna are decorated with red lanterns, colorful lights, and flags, while buildings are adorned with ethnic patterns and decorations. From January 27 to February 3, the Gaozhuang Xishuangjing area will host a fantasy light show with a giant mythological theme, combining lights and music. Special events - Folk performances: Manting Park will stage the drama "Zhao Shutun and Nanmunona" and the "Dai King Parade" event. The Dai Ethnic Garden will host folk performances, peacock dance performances, and folk wedding displays, allowing visitors to experience the charm of Dai culture. - Float parade: During the Spring Festival, the Gaozhuang Xishuangjing area will host a float parade, with beautiful Dai girls dressed in colorful traditional Dai costumes slowly parading among the floats. - Fireworks show: The Gaozhuang Xishuangjing area will host a fireworks show on New Year's Eve and from January 28 to February 3, featuring new elements such as fireworks jellyfish and colorful clouds. Delicious food - Traditional New Year's Eve dinner: The Hani people have special New Year's Eve dishes such as Hani chicken porridge and braised chicken, as well as a "high mountain and flowing water" segment. The Dai people's peacock feast brings together a variety of special delicacies in a bamboo basket, with a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste. - Special snacks: The streets are filled with the aroma of special snacks such as lemongrass grilled fish, grilled chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and pineapple purple rice, which visitors can enjoy to their heart's content. Markets and shopping - New Year's market: There are lively markets in various towns, such as the Jingha Township New Year's Market and the "Tene Duo" Market in Jinuo Mountain Township, filled with tropical fruits, mountain goods, ethnic handicrafts, special clothing, and various New Year's goods. - Intangible cultural heritage shopping: Menghai County will host the "Intangible Cultural Heritage New Year's Shopping Month," where visitors can buy intangible cultural heritage handicrafts and experience the charm of traditional culture.