Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County is located in the southwest of lincang, Yunnan Province, in the middle of the China-Myanmar border. The county covers an area of 2,445 square kilometers, governs 6 townships and 4 towns, has a state-owned farm and a national nature reserve, and the border line is 147.083 kilometers. There are 26 ethnic groups living in the county, including Wa, Dai, Lahu, Han and Yi, with a total population of 6.5438+0.7 million, of which ethnic minorities account for 85. 1% of the total population. Lincang is the county with the longest border and the largest Wa population. Cangyuan was liberated in February 1949, and 1999 was designated as an "old revolutionary county", which is the only old revolutionary county in Lincang area.

In order to further build the Wa cultural brand and sing the Wa culture, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County launched the "Touch You Black" activity with Wa personality characteristics during Sigangli Carnival.

The Wa nationality is a nation whose beauty is black. Wa people think black is a symbol of hard work and health. Therefore, almost all Wa costumes are based on black. As early as in the past, the Wa people had the custom of dyeing their hair. They think that the combination of bright black teeth and healthy black skin can keep the Wa people in step. There is still a saying that we can dance together if we are in step, and we can laugh together if our teeth are black. Then, in the activity of touching your black, who is the darkest is the most beautiful. Looking forward to the future, longing for beauty, pursuing happiness and praying for peace and good luck are the true meaning of the positive life of the Awa people. For the eternal yearning for life, the Wa ancestors had many magical legends. Nianbuluo grass is a fairy grass in the Wa legend-whoever gets this grass will live forever.

At the annual carnival in Wa Mountain and Sigang, when women at all levels don't touch their faces, when sincere friendship is passed on to each other, when deep feelings shine on each other, and when happiness and good luck are accompanied for a long time, everything becomes so simple. People who laugh wildly, enjoy themselves and escape from a comfortable life for a long time must have different excitement and relief at the carnival. slogan for propaganda

Oriental Carnival, Cangyuan touches you black: May every year 1-4. Location: Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, lincang, Yunnan.