A fire broke out in Wengding, the last primitive tribe in China. What was the cause of the fire?

A fire broke out in Wengding Village, the last primitive tribe in China, and the cause of the fire is under further investigation.

A serious fire broke out in Laozhai, Wengding Village, Mengjiao Nationality Township, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County. After all efforts were made to put out the fire, all the open flames were extinguished. All remaining fires at the scene have been cleared. It has been verified that there were no casualties and the cause of the fire is under further investigation.

1. A fire broke out in Wengding, the last primitive tribe in China

According to a report from the Information Office of the People’s Government of Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Yunnan: The old village of Wengding Village, Mengjiao Nationality Township, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, A serious fire broke out. Villagers at the scene said that basically all of the 105 houses were burned, and now only 4 are left. After all-out efforts to put out the fire, all the open flames have been extinguished. All remaining work at the scene has also been cleaned up.

After on-site inspection, there were no casualties and the cause of the fire is under further investigation. The official Weibo of the Propaganda Department of Cangyuan County Party Committee in Yunnan issued an announcement about the suspension of operations of the Wengding Primitive Tribe Cultural Tourism Area. The announcement stated that due to a fire, the Wengding Primitive Tribe Cultural Tourism Area was temporarily closed to the public and the business hours would be announced separately.

2. The ancient Wengding Village

Wengding Village is located on the bank of the Lancang River, surrounded by clouds and mists all year round. Omding also means shrouded in clouds and mists, high mountains and white clouds, and beautiful lakes in the Wa language. . The folk customs of Wengding Wa Village are the epitome of the cultural inheritance and development of the entire Wa region. Wengding Village Laozhai has a history of more than 4,000 years. It is the most complete preserved Wa village in China and the last living example of Chinese tribal culture.

Regarded as the last primitive tribe in China by National Geographic Magazine, Wengding Village was selected into the 7th batch of Chinese historical and cultural villages. It is a primitive tribe cultural tourism area and the first batch of intangible materials in Yunnan Province. Cultural heritage protection units and historical and cultural villages. One of the top ten beautiful villages in Lincang City, it is a village inhabited by the Wa ethnic group with the most complete preservation of the history, culture and characteristic architecture of the Wa ethnic group in China.

3. Wengding Ancient Village, which vigorously develops tourism industry

Wengding Primitive Tribe Cultural Tourism Area has been rated as a national 4a tourist attraction, vigorously develops tourism industry, and Wengding Ancient Village It has become a well-known tourist check-in destination, and its primitive tribal culture has attracted countless tourists. It is reported that there is not a single brick house or an airtight wall in Wending Village. The rows and rows of thatched houses are spectacular.

Wengding Village is the last ethnic tribe in China to transition from primitive society to socialist society. It is currently the most complete preserved primitive community in China and has won numerous honors.

It is really heartbreaking and regrettable that such a fire occurred in such a precious ancient village. Its loss is immeasurable!