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Oriental Valentine's Day will begin in August!
Jul 17, 2007 04:41
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Hi all,

Glad to share with you the exciting news!

The annual Torch Festival of Yi Nationality is called 'Oriental Valentine's Day' in China. It will be held in Liangshan, Sichuan Province this August.

During the 3 carnival days, Yi boys will take part in horse race, wrestling and other interesting competitions. Beautiful girls will dance and sing and take part in the Beauty Competition.

The main venue of all activities: Xichang, Puge, Butuo and Leibo.






Jul 17, 2007 04:43
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The carnival of the Torch Festival night

Jul 17, 2007 04:45
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Beauty Competition

Jul 17, 2007 20:02
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Well, this is the Valentine's Day of Yi Nationality. How about the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day?According to Chinese lunar calendar, it is celebrated on July 7th. When is it in the Gregorian calendar?
Jul 29, 2007 03:11
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The traditional Chinese Valentine's Day is celebrated on Aug.19th this year. :)
Jul 29, 2007 11:26
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Who will be the Judge of beauty competition?
Jul 29, 2007 22:54
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Maybe the boys？
Jul 29, 2007 23:10
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So this beauty competition only for girls?
Jul 30, 2007 02:48
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Yes you are right, Lion!
Boys show their skills at horse racing, wrestling and others.
This is an opportunity for boys and girls to meet and fall in love with each other, hence its name.
Jul 30, 2007 13:40
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Why girls not for racing, wrestling and others?
Aug 2, 2007 04:59
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Oh, I like their dress.
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