Festival in Yunnan leaves people wet but happy

China Daily2023-04-14 12:58

This photo shows a traditionalfestival 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]