Third Month Fair in Dali
Third Month Fair in Dali
The fair held west of the ancient town of Dali begins on the 15th day of the third lunar month and lasts for seven to ten days. It has its origin from the fair at which Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, expounded the texts of Buddhism during Naozhao State. Since ancient times, the Third Month Fair has been a commodity and cultural fair in southwestern China. Attracting many merchants.On the occasion, horse race and other traditional folk activities are held. It is now an official festival of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture.















