Yi people'sway of spending Dragon Boat Festival is quite similar to that of Han people while the meaning of the festival is different. Han people commemorate Qu Yuan while Yi people commemorate Nijishai, the god who rid the people of evils.

This is a 2 to 3 days’ holiday. In addition to killing pigs and chickens, villagers also need to make zongzi and offer sacrifice to god Nijishai.

Yi people's Dragon Boat Festival is a good day with no taboos. Children play hard, young men and women sing and dance - this is a good chance for love and romance.