Live: Get 'fiery' at the Torch Festival in southwest China!

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The Torch Festival is the biggest festive occasion for the Yi ethnic group, who mainly inhabit southwest China. The Yi people have worshiped fire for thousands of years, and see themselves as descendants of fire. Why? Join CGTN's Wei Lynn Tang to unravel this folk legend, and feast your eyes with a myriad of lit-up torches, traditional Yi activities, and singing and dancing throughout the night!