馃挦 Water-Splashing Festival
A Dai New Year water-blessing festival with Buddha bathing, water splashing, markets, peacock dance, and Theravada Buddhist culture.
Open in the 3D map- China 路 Xishuangbanna Water-Splashing Festival 路 Yunnan
- China 路 Dehong Water-Splashing Festival 路 Yunnan
- China 路 Menglian Water-Splashing Festival 路 Yunnan
Traditions and customs
- local festival custom
- water
- dragon boat
- flowers
- prayer water
- procession ethnic
Food and symbols
- local festival food
- meal
- rice meal
When it is celebrated
Water-Splashing Festival timing: Dai New Year, usually in mid-April. It usually falls in April.
Shared roots and regional differences
Shared roots: drums, water
China regional differences
- Xishuangbanna Water-Splashing Festival (China 路 Yunnan): water, drums
- Dehong Water-Splashing Festival (China 路 Yunnan): water, drums
- Menglian Water-Splashing Festival (China 路 Yunnan): prayer water, rice meal, dance drums
Water-Splashing Festival
Water-Splashing Festival matters because it turns cleansing, blessing, and playful public gathering into a visible cultural system of time, place, family, and public ritual.
Customs
- local festival custom
- water
- dragon boat
- flowers
- prayer water
- procession ethnic
Food
- local festival food
- meal
- rice meal
Music / Dance
- dance
- drums
- local music and dance
- dance drums
FAQ
What is Water-Splashing Festival?
A Dai New Year water-blessing festival with Buddha bathing, water splashing, markets, peacock dance, and Theravada Buddhist culture.
When is Water-Splashing Festival celebrated?
Water-Splashing Festival timing: Dai New Year, usually in mid-April. It usually falls in April.
What traditions are associated with Water-Splashing Festival?
Common traditions include local festival custom, water, dragon boat, flowers, prayer water, procession ethnic.