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custom of the Yi people, who call themselves
Nation of Fire. They still maintain this tradition in Honghe River, Yunnan
Province. These pictures show every stage of this fascinating ceremony.
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1. Drilling wood tomake the year's
fire seed. |
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2. Who are they trying to frighten? |
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3. The sorcerer, venerable elders and others
carry the God of Fire around the village. |
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4. To show the power of the God of Fire, villagers,
dressed up as wild animals, run away when it arrives. |
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5. Fire dance. |
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6. The Axitiaoyue, a traditional
dance of Yi Nationality. |
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7. Neighboring villagers also
join in the fun. |
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8. The Grand Finale, a Big Bonfine! |
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9. Burns and blisters? Don't
bother me! |
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