KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Ledong Li autonomous county located in the southwest of Hainan Free Trade Port held a grand celebration for the annual traditional Sanyuesan Festival of the Li and Miao ethnic groups, on the third day of the third lunar month, which falls on April 22.
Since ancient times, the "San Yue San" has been a traditional festival for Li and Miao people to mourn their ancestors, praise life and eulogise heroes as well as for their young men and women to find love.
Ledong county launched more than 10 events including the Opening Ceremony and the Variety Show of the 2023 Hainan Li and Miao Traditional "San Yue San" Festival; the Li Brocade Fashion and Culture Show; Traditional Sports Competition; and Hainan Displays of World Heritage in China, according to the Publicity Department of Ledong County Party Committee in a statement.
During the celebration, Ledong also launched a quality tourist route that connects Jianfengling, Longmuwan, Yingge Salt Field and other special tourist resources to give visitors an experience of the unique fascination of Ledong with its mountain and sea as well as the ocean of flowers.
The ancestors of Ledong, flourishing in this magical land since the Neolithic era, created a splendid civilisation that connects the ancient and modern times spanning thousands of years.
According to a local official in Ledong, the "San Yue San" Festival has become an important platform to showcase the ethos of ethnic group people and to pass on and promote the excellent tradition and culture of the Li and Miao ethnic groups.
The official said that through these festival activities, the achievements made by the flourishing Ledong as well as the positive changes in the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port were being demonstrated.
-- BERNAMA
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