Miao New Year in Leishan, Guizhou: Culture, Traditions & Banquet

Miao New Year is NOT what I expected...

Destination:ChinaProvince:GuizhouCity:Leishan
Miao New Year is NOT what I expected...
Vegan in China2024-12-179 min

Join me for the first day of the Miao New Year where I experience the infamous "rice wine waterfall", try on traditional clothing and share in the long table banquet! If you come to Leishan to observe this festival, you should be aware that animal sacrifice is a New Year tradition in the villages. While I try to avoid showing this in my video, live animals are a common gift & ducks/chickens are often carried upside down on poles. There is also a pig slaughter that happens on day 2 of the festivities, which I chose to not attend. I hope my videos can show that cultural exchange is possible even in unlikely situations. While I don't condone the consumption of animals, I also think it's important to look for commonalities as a basis for dialogue. Good comes by leading with love and joy~💚

--- Vegan in China
December 17, 2024, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 00:36Lanmenjiu
  3. 03:10Traditional Clothing
  4. 04:18Serving Guests
  5. 6:30Rice Wine Waterfall
  6. 7:15Dinner

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Miao New Year is NOT what I expected...

Experience the Miao New Year in Leishan, Guizhou with Vegan in China! Witness the unique rice wine waterfall tradition and a long table banquet. Discover the cultural exchange amidst animal sacrifice traditions, showcasing commonalities and promoting understanding. This video offers a glimpse into a vibrant culture, balancing respect for traditions with personal values.

Miao New Year in Leishan, Guizhou: Culture, Traditions & Banquet

Join me for the first day of the Miao New Year where I experience the infamous "rice wine waterfall", try on traditional clothing and share in the long table banquet! If you come to Leishan to observe this festival, you should be aware that animal sacrifice is a New Year tradition in the villages....