Lisu is an ethnic minority group in Yunnan province of China. Deep in the mountains, this ethnic group has preserved the customs of the ancient times, has its own language and writing, and believes in primitive religion. The biggest festival of the year is "Kao Shi", which organizes a variety of activities. During the Spring Festival, the Lisu people hold a large-scale "spring bath" in the Nujiang River Canyon. In addition, the Lisu people have their own unique way of cooking, so visitors can also taste a lot of food here.
There is no specific time for the festival, but it is usually determined by when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. During the festival, the Lisu people will not only pray for good weather in the coming year, but also organize various kinds of competitive activities, such as archery, dancing and playing the field, which are quite ornamental. These activities are related to the ancient hunting. Tourists can also join in their activities.
The Lisu people organize spring bathing activities during the Spring Festival, which are very large in scale. Generally any suitable hot spring along the Nu River is likely to be their bathing place. They believe that the hot springs can wash away the filth of the past year and inject new vitality into the productive activities of the coming year. This activity has been passed down for hundreds of years, and visitors can feel it.
Another thing that must be mentioned is the Lisu cuisine. Sour bamboo shoots, chicken stewed in wine, and duck stewed in lacquer oil are all very specialties of the Lisu people. Sour bamboo shoots are taken from the vast bamboo forests of Yunnan, fresh and original flavor, and made through a number of processes. Stewed chicken in wine is made with a large amount of white wine, which removes the fishy flavor, and then eggs are added. Duck stewed in lacquer oil is a favorite traditional food of the Lisu people living in the Nujiang River Valley. During festivals or the arrival of friends from afar, Lisu people will make this dish to celebrate the festivities and entertain VIPs.
Tourists visiting the Lisu Autonomous Region, these are not to be missed activities.