The annual Kunming Torch Festival kicked off on Thursday. The traditional festival in southwest China's Yunnan Province, which lasts for two or three days, is a celebration of the Yi and Bai people. It is held in the sixth month of China's traditional Lunar calendar.[Photo: Chinanews.com]

This photo taken on Thursday, August 2, 2018 shows several Yi people spitting fire. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

This photo taken on Thursday, August 2, 2018 shows tourists taking turns holding a burning torch. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

This photo taken on Thursday, August 2, 2018 shows tourists taking turns holding a burning torch. [Photo: Chinanews.com]