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Live: Enjoy Torch Festival of the Yi people in SW China

The Chinese ethnic minorities such as the Yi, Bai, Naxi, Hani, Lisu, Lahu, and Pumi share a common festival – Torch Festival. As the grandest traditional festivals of the Yis every June 24 in the Chinese lunar month, all of them dress up and take part in wrestling and bullfighting activities, singing and dancing around the bonfire in southwest China's Sichuan Province. They share the happiness with visitors from all over the country. This traditional festival prays for a good harvest. Follow CGTN with more coverage.

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Live: Enjoy Torch Festival of the Yi people in SW China

The Chinese ethnic minorities such as the Yi, Bai, Naxi, Hani, Lisu, Lahu, and Pumi share a common festival – Torch Festival. As the grandest traditional festivals of the Yis every June 24 in the Chinese lunar month, all of them dress up and take part in wrestling and bullfighting activities, singing and dancing around the bonfire in southwest China's Sichuan Province. They share the happiness with visitors from all over the country. This traditional festival prays for a good harvest. Follow CGTN with more coverage.