Wudalianchi’s Springs and the Sacred Water Festival
Around Duanwu, Wudalianchi’s springs become the setting for offerings, midnight water collection, music and lantern gatherings—a festival shared by several local communities.
At Duanwu, Yaquan Hui—also called the Sacred Water Festival—gathers people around Wudalianchi’s North and South Springs, Yaoquan Mountain and Yaoquan River. Over several days, customs include offerings, midnight water collection, songs and dance, lantern gatherings and temple visits. The springs become a meeting place within a living regional tradition.
Around Duanwu, Wudalianchi’s springs become the setting for offerings, midnight water collection, music and lantern gatherings—a festival shared by several local communities.