Third Month Fair
The Third Month Fair (Bai language: salwa zix) is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Bai people of southwest China. It includes a street bazaar, performances, sports, and games, and takes place annually in Dali City, Yunnan. The fair lasts several days, starting on the 15th day of the third month of the Chinese calendar (in April or May of the Gregorian calendar). In 2024, it begins on April 23.
| Third Month Fair | |
|---|---|
| Official name | 三月街 (Sānyuè Jiē) |
| Observed by | Bai people and other ethnic groups of Yunnan |
| Type | Traditional and official |
| Celebrations | Street market, performances, sporting events |
| Begins | 15th day of the third month of the Chinese calendar |
| 2023 date | May 4 |
| 2024 date | April 23 |
| 2025 date | April 12 |
| Frequency | Annual |
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