The Butterfly Club is a folk entertainment custom of the Bai nationality, known as the "Butterfly Club", which is popular in the Dali area of Yunnan. Before April 15 after the lunar calendar every year, it is the season when Cangshan goes to get the butterfly spring under the peak with the most colorful butterflies, as big as the palm, small as a coin, colorful, beautiful and abnormal. Nearby people have gone to watch the colorful butterflies, hold picnics, play the ancient music of the cave scriptures, pray for good weather, and young people take this opportunity to talk about love and find their lovers.
The "Butterfly Festival" of the Bai nationality is a traditional festival full of romantic colors, which is not only a festival to celebrate the beauty of nature, but also a "Valentine's Day" for the youth of the Bai nationality. Here's some information about the Bai Butterfly Society:
Festive time
The Butterfly Festival is usually held on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month every year. This year's annual butterfly festival is on May 22, and the Bai Valentine's Day butterfly party - Butterfly Spring Park is waiting for you to meet!
Festival location
The festival venue is located at Butterfly Spring in Dali City, Yunnan Province, which is a scenic place known for its clear spring water and butterfly gathering.
Origin of the festival
The origin of the Butterfly Society is linked to a beautiful legend. According to legend, a long time ago, a brave Bai hunter Du Chaoxuan rescued two Bai girls who were captured by a giant python. The two girls were willing to make a promise, but the hunter refused, believing that he was only doing his duty as a Bai hunter. Later, the two girls and the hunter jumped into the bottomless pool and turned into butterflies, and on this day every year, thousands of butterflies gather around the Butterfly Spring, forming a beautiful natural wonder.
Festive events
During the Butterfly Festival, the Bai people will spontaneously gather around the Butterfly Spring for various celebrations, including:
- Playing the ancient music of the Cave Sutra: Inherit the Bai culture and express the joy of the festival through music.
- Singing to the tune of the mountain: Young men and women express their emotions through singing and find the right person.
- Chanting and praying: Pray for good weather and abundant harvests.
- Romance: Young people take this opportunity to fall in love and find a future partner.
Taste Bai cuisine and swim in the butterfly club
On the day of the butterfly festival, there are all kinds of Bai special delicacies in the snack market and Lover's Lake in the scenic area: ice powder, cold shrimp, grilled sausage, cold rice noodles and so on. All of them are the most authentic and delicious snacks, and you will be satisfied!
Festive significance
The Butterfly Festival is not only a celebration of natural beauty, but also a celebration of Bai culture and traditions. It provides a platform for Bai youth to socialize and find love, so it is also regarded as the "Valentine's Day" of the Bai people.
Butterfly Spring
The Butterfly Spring is the heart of the Butterfly Society, with its crystal clear water and beautiful surroundings. Every year in late spring and early summer, especially on April 15, the fragrance of the butterfly tree attracts butterflies, forming a beautiful natural landscape.
Tourist information
Butterfly Spring Park is a national AAA-level scenic spot, where visitors can enjoy the wonders of butterflies, experience Bai culture, and participate in festival activities. This festival is not only a showcase of Bai culture, but also a celebration of love and natural beauty. If you are interested in the butterflies of the Bai people, you can go to Dali, Yunnan Province at the corresponding time to experience this unique festival. #妙笔生花创作挑战##大理##蝴蝶泉##情人节##头条创作挑战赛#