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13 events happening in Changjiang for the San yue san festival

If you are going to be in Changjiang for the Labor day holiday then you might want to check out some of these events.

The events are to celebrate the San yue san folk festival “March 3rd festival” which is a traditional Li and Minority festival.

Due to Covid-19 the 2020 celebrations were held online and people weren’t allowed to gather. Take a look at what happened in 2019 by clicking HERE

Photo’s from 2019 San yue san festival celebrations

2021 opening ceremony of San yue san festival
Time: 14 April (Lunar March 3rd) 20:00 – 22:00
Location: Changjiang Cultural Park 昌江文化广场
Address: 105, No.46, East Huancheng Road, Changjiang 昌江县环城东路46号105

The 4th Hainan Li Nationality Culture Forum & Presentation Ceremony of Li Nationality Herbal Medicine Illustrated Book (Volume 6)
Time: 14 April (Lunar March 3rd) 11am – 12pm
Location: Changjiang Qizi Bay New Century Hotels & Resorts昌江棋子湾开元度假酒店
Address: No.68 Guangde Road, Qizi Bay, Changjiang昌江县棋子湾度假区广德路68号

Photo’s from 2019 San yue san festival celebrations

The 3rd Hainan Miao Culture Forum
Time: 14 April (Lunar March 3rd ) 9am – 11am
Location: Changjiang Qizi Bay New Century Hotels & Resorts昌江棋子湾开元度假酒店
Address: No.68 Guangde Road, Qizi Bay, Changjiang昌江县棋子湾度假区广德路68号

Miao Nationality of Hainan Island premier event
Time: 14 April (Lunar March 3rd) 3 pm – 4 pm
Location: Changjiang National Unity and Progress Square昌江民族团结进步广场
Address: Near the County Government Office, No.58 Changjiang Avenue, Changjiang 靠近昌江县昌江大道58号昌江县县政府

Hainan Minority Area Economic and Social Development Achievement Exhibition
Time: 13-16 April (Lunar 2-5 March) all day
Location: Changjiang Cultural Park 昌江文化广场
Address: 105, No.46, East Huancheng Road, Changjiang 昌江县环城东路46号10

Photo’s from 2019 San yue san festival celebrations

Tourism Experience Activity of Li Huali, Wangxia Village
Time: 15 April (Lunar 4 March) 8:30 am – 6 pm
Location: Wangxia Village, Changjiang (Near Bawangling)昌江王下乡(王下乡靠近霸王岭,下霸王岭高速路口)

Pottery Experience in Baotu Village
Time: 16 April (Lunar 5 March) 9 am – 6 pm
Location: Baotu Village, Shilu Town, Changjiang (Near Dapo) 昌江石碌镇保突村 (靠近大坡)

Traditional ethnic minorities sports activities
Time: 14 and 16 April (Lunar March 3rd and 5th ) 9 pm – 6 pm
Location: Changjiang Cultural Park 昌江文化广场
Address: 105, No.46, East Huancheng Road, Changjiang 昌江县环城东路46号10

Hainan “March 3rd” Li and Miao original ecological folk songs duet “Online display + offline competition” activity
Time for online display: 1-14 April (Lunar February 20th to March 3rd)
Time for offline competition: 15 April (Lunar March 4th)
Location: Changjiang National Unity and Progress Square昌江民族团结进步广场
Address: Near the County Government Office, No.58 Changjiang Avenue, Changjiang 靠近昌江县昌江大道58号昌江县县政府

Photo’s from 2019 San yue san festival celebrations

Li’s and Miao’s embroidery skills display and competition
Time: 5 April (Lunar March 4th) 9am-6pm
Location: Changjiang Workers’ Cultural Palace昌江工人文化宫
Address: 102, No.16 Dongfeng Road, Shilu Town, Changjiang昌江石碌东风路16号102正西方向40米 

Love and Nationalities Bonfire Night
Time: 15 April (Lunar March 4th) 8 pm – 10 pm
Location: Changjiang National Unity and Progress Square昌江民族团结进步广场
Address: Near the County Government Office, No.58 Changjiang Avenue, Changjiang 靠近昌江县昌江大道58号昌江县县政府

2021 Hainan Li and Miao traditional festival “March 3rd” closing ceremony and “Li and Miao flowers blooming” love and inheritance themed gala
Time: 16 April (March 5th) 20:00 – 22:00
Location: Changjiang Cultural Park 昌江文化广场
Address: 105, No.46, East Huancheng Road, Changjiang 昌江县环城东路46号105

2021 Hainan Minority Singers Competition & The Voice of China National Audition
Time: 15 April (Lunar March 4th)
Location: Baisha Cultural Park白沙黎族自治县文化公园

Stay tuned for more info on other San yue san celebrations.

Related article: 2021 updated holiday dates

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