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Gourd Festival of Lahu people

Date: 15 lunar October
Major Venue: Lancang County of Pu'er City (S Yunnan)
It is the grandest event of the Lahu ethnic group living in Lancang County in the south of Yunnan Province. The gourd is a symbol and mascot of the Lahu people who believe their ancestors originated from the Gourd. During the festival, the major activity is singing and dancing around the gourds.