Festival in Yunnan leaves people wet but happy
Source: China Daily | 2023-04-14 | Editor:Ines
This photo shows a traditional festival being held on a square in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture. [Photo by Jiao Di/For chinadaily.com.cn]
After being suspended for three years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional water-sprinkling festival came back on Wednesday in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province.During the festival, local people dress up and splash water on each other as a way to pray for good fortune and express good wishes.The festival doubles as the New Year's celebration for the Dai ethnic group.
People sprinkle water on each other during a traditional festival on a square in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture. [Photo by Jiao Di/For chinadaily.com.cn]
People sprinkle water on each other during a traditional festival on a square in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture. [Photo by Jiao Di/For chinadaily.com.cn]
People sprinkle water on each other during a traditional festival on a square in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture. [Photo by Jiao Di/For chinadaily.com.cn]
People sprinkle water on each other during a traditional festival on a square in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture. [Photo by Jiao Di/For chinadaily.com.cn]
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