Torch Festival of yi Nationality藏族的火把节.docVIP

Torch Festival of yi Nationality藏族的火把节 　　江苏省连云港市赣榆区罗阳中学 陈传光 供稿 　　Torch Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by Yi nationality in southwestern China. It usually falls on the 24th day of the sixth lunar month with three days of celebration. As its name suggests， the torch plays a very important part. The brightly burning torches are a symbol of fire. It is believed the origin2 of the festival may have something to do with the worship3 of fire. Ancient people believed fire had the power to kill insects4， drive away evils5 and protect the crops. Fire has already taken the position a