Buddhist Harvest Blessing Ceremony

Witness the only wine harvest in the world that begins with a Buddhist blessing ceremony. Tibetan monks chant prayers over the grapes before picking begins. Prayer flags are hung in the vineyard. This is not a tourist show - it is how this community has blessed their harvest for generations, adapted now for wine grapes. The ceremony typically happens in late September or early October.

Insider tips

• Contact Ao Yun in July/August to inquire about ceremony dates

• This is a religious event - dress modestly and follow instructions

• Photography may be limited during certain parts of the ceremony

• The monks do not speak English - experience it through presence, not conversation