Cocount Festival

As well as the Han people，there are a number of minority groups living in the province.The Li Ethnic Minority Group is the native group of Hainan.With a population of over 1.3 million，they inhabit the Mt.Wuzhishan and southwestern areas of the Island.The Li Minority has a close cultural relationship with Zhuangand Buyi minorities.Their most famous product，Li Brocade，has been greatly admired since the Tang Dynasty（618-907）.

This takes place during late March or early April.Hainan Island is known as the“Coconut Island”and the unique Hainan International Coconut Festival is held in Haikou each year.The largest and most influential local festival of Hainan，it attracts tourists all over the world.The festival is designed to enhance local commerce and features tourism，culture，folk customs，sports and economic issues and trade.The coconut culture and folk customs of the Li and Miao minorities make a special contribution to the celebrations.

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