What are the origins of Thai and Dai languages in China? Why are cultural customs similar?

Thai people in Thailand have deep roots with Dai people in China, so their cultural customs are similar. Some ethnic minorities in China are not only similar to Thais in Thailand in some aspects, but also have some customs and habits in neighboring countries such as Laos and Myanmar. These ethnic groups can be proved by textual research and culture that they are the same ancestor. There are 56 ethnic groups in China, with many different cultures and customs. Our 56 ethnic groups are tolerant and United, forming today's Greater China.

Some customs and cultures in Thailand, we all know some traditional festivals in Thailand. In the Thai New Year, they will celebrate the Songkran Festival, which is held on April 13 every year and lasts for three days. The moral of holding this festival in Thailand is to start over from all misfortunes, evils and sins with all purity and beauty. Their water-splashing festival is also a part of tourism culture.

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, and China has good diplomatic relations with Thailand. Thais are also related to China, and there are about 9 million overseas Chinese in Thailand. The religion in Thailand is Buddhism. More than 90% people in their country believe in Buddhism. If you are a Buddhist, you can travel to Thailand. Thailand has the largest golden Buddha statue in the world, and there are many Buddhist documents and books and Buddha statues in the Grand Palace.

The culture and customs of the Dai people in China The Dai people are a minority in China. They attach more importance to elephants and peacocks and think that these two animals are their mascots. They are all Buddhism, just like the religions that Thailand believes in. Dai people live by the water. They consider the Songkran Festival as their New Year. Every year when they come to Feng Shui, every family will splash water on others to express their good wishes. Dai people are located in Yunnan, China. Their tourism industry is very developed. Many people will travel to Yunnan during the holidays. I think their economy comes from tourism.