火把節，是許多少數民族共同的節日，其中彝族火把節規模最大、內容最豐富，特色也最為濃鬱。
The Torch Festival is a common festival among many ethnic minorities, with that of the Yi ethnic group boasting the largest scale, richest content, and most distinct characteristics.
彝族火把節，在每年的農曆六月二十四日盛大舉行，會持續三天之久。彝族是崇尚火的民族，彝族人相信火能驅蟲辟邪，庇佑五穀豐登。
The Torch Festival of the Yi ethnic group is celebrated grandly on the 24th day of the sixth lunar month every year and lasts for three days. The Yi people, who worship fire, believe that flames can ward off insects and evil spirits, and bless the abundant harvest of crops.
在火把節期間，會舉行彝族民間傳統的賽馬、摔跤、鬥牛、鬥雞等比賽。
During the Torch Festival, various traditional Yi ethnic activities such as horse racing, wrestling, bullfighting, and cockfighting competitions are held.
此外，還會舉行選美大賽，女生冠軍被稱為“金索瑪”，男生冠軍則被稱為“金鷹”，“金索瑪”“金鷹”不僅代表著美麗與英俊，更是彝族文化中對高尚精神品質的讚美。
In addition, there is also a beauty pageant, where the female champion is known as the “Golden Soma”, and the male champion is called the “Golden Eagle.”“Golden Soma” and “Golden Eagle” not only represent beauty and handsomeness but also a Yi ethnic way to praise noble spiritual qualities.
火把節當天，彝族人們皆會身著節日的盛裝，載歌載舞，打著黃傘的美麗姑娘，踩著細碎而富有韻味的舞步，跳起“火把節之舞”。
On the day of the Torch Festival, the Yi people dress in festive attire and engage in singing and dancing. Beautiful girls, holding yellow umbrellas, perform the festival dance featuring graceful and rhythmic movements.
夜幕降臨，人們紛紛將火把點燃，一條條被點亮的“火龍”彙聚成一團熊熊燃燒的篝火，寓意著眾人團結一心、民族生生不息。
As night falls, people light up their torches, and the ignited “fire dragons” gather together to form a blazing bonfire, symbolizing unity and the eternal vitality of the ethnic group.
人們把“火把節”稱為“東方的狂歡節”。現在，全中國不同民族、不同地區的人們，都可以來體驗狂歡，以火把節為媒，各民族文化互鑒、互融，如熊熊燃燒的火焰一般熱烈相擁。
The Torch Festival is often referred to as the “Eastern Carnival.” Now, people from different ethnic groups and regions across China can come together to experience this festive celebration. Through the Torch Festival, various ethnic cultures can interact and blend with each other, embracing each other like the blazing flames.
