The Naxi people have a quality of innocence that is rare in today's world--rare even in China. They are content with life and are most hospitable. They revere the elderly in their society. They are loyal to friends and polite to tourists.

They celebrate life with many festivals. Some festivals coincide with those of the Han people, such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, but many festivals are uniquely their own. The most important is the Sanduojoie Festival--an extremely lively gathering that occurs in the second and eighth lunar months. Among the activities on this occasion are horse races, dances, and picnics.

Other famous festivities include the Dongbangjie Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Jiandangjie Festival on the eighth day of the second lunar month, the King Dragon's Festival in the third lunar month, the Torchlight Festival in the sixth lunar month, and the Mules and Horses Fair in the seventh lunar month.