What month is the 2019 Yunnan water sprinkling Festival
4hw.com.cn: we all know that Yunnan Dai people have a water sprinkling festival every year. You can enjoy the fun of the water sprinkling Festival and see the local characteristic folk culture. What month is the 2019 Yunnan water sprinkling Festival? Let's look at the 2019 Yunnan water sprinkling Festival.
The Dai water sprinkling Festival is generally held in the middle of June of the Dai calendar (about 10 days before and after the Qingming Festival of the lunar calendar). It is generally held from April 13 to 15 of the Gregorian calendar, and the festival lasts for 3-4 days.
The Dai water sprinkling Festival is actually the Dai new year. It is the most solemn festival of the Dai people in a year. It is also the festival with the largest influence and the largest number of participants among the ethnic minorities in Yunnan. It is regarded by the Dai people as the most beautiful and auspicious day.
The first day of the Dai water sprinkling Festival is called 'Mai ri' in Dai language, which is similar to the new year's eve of the lunar calendar; The next day is called 'angry day' (empty day) in Dai language; The third day is the new year, called 'BA Wangma', which means the beginning of the year. People regard this day as the most beautiful and auspicious day.
Holiday arrangements for 2019 Yunnan water sprinkling Festival
Xishuangbanna water sprinkling Festival: it will be off from April 13 to 19, with a total of 7 days. Work on April 20 (Saturday) and April 21 (Sunday).
Dehong water sprinkling Festival: from April 11 to 12, cadres and workers of all ethnic groups in the prefecture have a two-day holiday, and rest as usual on April 13 (Saturday) and April 14 (Sunday), with a total of four days off.
Where do you go to the 2019 Yunnan water sprinkling Festival
1. Hey, turn over the whole city's water sprinkling Festival -- Xishuangbanna
When it comes to the domestic water sprinkling Festival, the first thing I think of must be Xishuangbanna. In 1961, Premier Zhou Enlai went to Jinghong City, the State Center of Xishuangbanna, to participate in the water sprinkling Festival, which made Xishuangbanna famous. Many tourists will choose to visit Jinghong City during the water sprinkling Festival.
Water sprinkling Carnival: Jinghong water sprinkling square and Lancang River viewing platform
2. The best water sprinkling Festival -- Ruili
In Yunnan water sprinkling Festival, Xishuangbanna is naturally the area with the most tourists, but Dehong Prefecture is the place with the largest Dai population. Since it is a traditional Dai Festival, it is more recommended to go to Dehong for a more national and traditional water sprinkling Festival. Ruili's rich water sprinkling festival activities will not disappoint you.
Water splashing Carnival: Ruili riverside square
3. Integrate into the local water sprinkling Festival -- Mangshi
The Buddha's head wrapped by the roots of old bodhi trees in mahatai temple in the big city is similar to the tree Pagoda in Mangshi, which is why the little donkey compares the two cities together. Their water sprinkling Festival is more traditional and authentic.
4. Enjoy the beautiful water sprinkling Festival -- Tengchong
There are not many Dai compatriots in Tengchong, so there is no custom of water sprinkling festival in Tengchong County. However, in Yuechun hot spring in Tengchong, a hot spring water sprinkling festival will also be held. In the hot spring area where tourists gather, the spring water in the water is sprinkled on the people around, washing away troubles and sending blessings.
Water splashing Carnival: Yuechun hot spring in Tengchong
5. Unique water sprinkling Festival -- Yunnan Ethnic Village
Water sprinkling Festival is a traditional festival of Dai nationality. Some popular cities in Yunnan do not have the tradition of holding water sprinkling Festival. However, in Kunming Yunnan Ethnic Village, there is an opportunity for tourists to experience this Dai Festival. The ethnic village gathers 26 ethnic villages in Yunnan Province. Here, tourists can experience the festival activities of different ethnic groups. During the water sprinkling festival of the Dai lunar new year, blessing activities such as elephant sprinkling will be held here.
Water sprinkling Carnival: Yunnan Ethnic Village
Water sprinkling Festival tips
1. When splashing water, please be careful not to splash water on the elderly or monks.
2. Put the mobile phone, camera, etc. in a waterproof bag to prevent water damage.
3. Girls to participate in the water sprinkling Festival try to wear dark and easy to dry tops to avoid going naked.
4. Treat the water sprinkling festival with a playful attitude. Don't get angry because you are wet. This is the way for the Dai people to bless others in the new year.