This is Dali | Episode 38: Yi dance tells optimism in Yangbi

By Gateway | 2025-12-18 16:06:50

Luluzhe is a traditional dance of the Yi ethnic group (specifically the Laowu people) in Yangbi county, west Yunnan’s Dali Bai autonomous prefecture.

They get together around a bonfire hand in hand, dancing to the rhythm of drums. The cheerful beats and concerted steps of the Laowu people reflect their optimistic attitude toward life.

Trans-editing by Wang Jingzhong; video source: Dali Digital Media Center

This is Dali | Episode 38: Yi dance tells optimism in Yangbi