![]() And travelers can also see local people lighting lanterns on the river in the evening. In addition, there is a dragon boat race held along the Lancang River in the afternoon on the first day. ![]() Amazing sand carvings and tasty local snacks may attract your attention. Travelers can also join local people to buy some souvenirs. There are a lot of outdoor shops set up for the New Year shopping. Main celebrations of the first two days are held on the banks of the Lancang River. The whole celebration of the Water-splashing Festival lasts 3 days. How to Celebrate the Water-splashing Festival? Additionally, travelers can experience Dai people's culture, explore its tropical rain forest and possibly see elephants in Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna. But the Water-splashing Festival around the middle of April attracts hundreds of travelers from around the world. Xishuangbanna has a tropical rain forest climate so its best time to visit is from October to June in the next year. Located in the southeast of Yunnan Province, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture is the best place to experience the festival. ![]() Where to Celebrate Water-splashing Festival?ĭai people's Water-splashing Festival is reputed as "Carnival in the East". Nowadays, it is the grandest festival for Dai and a festival attracting numerous travelers from the world. With a long history, the festival plays an important role in Dai people's life. Due to the influence of Buddhism, the Water-splashing festival becomes a national custom to hand down. ![]() It is introduced into the Dai area in Yunnan Province through Burma during the late 12th century and the early 13th century. The festival from India was an ancient ritual ceremony of Brahmanism which is adopted by Buddhism. Origin of Water-Splashing Festivalĭai people in the Dehong area of Xishuangbanna called the Water-splashing Festival "Shangkran" or "Shangjian" which are originated from Buddhism culture. Besides, there are celebrations of the Water-splashing Festival in Burma, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand the world. Dai people and De'ang people celebrate the festival. It is the grandest festival celebrated by most minorities among ethnic people in Yunnan. The third day is the happiest and propitious day throughout the whole year. The second day is called "Naori" or "Kongri" in Thai and the third day called "Bimai" which means the New Year of Dai people. The first day is called "Mairi" in Dai's language like Chinese New Year's Eve. The festival is also known as Songkran Festival or Bathing Buddha Festival. It is the Dai' New Year held from the 13th to 16th of the 4th month of the Chinese lunar calendar with a 3-day celebration. ![]() Water-splashing Festival is the most solemn festival for Dai people in Yunnan Province in the southwest of China. ![]()
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