Water Festival Customs

Customs of the Water Splashing Festival

1, song and dance activities: from seventy to eighty years old, down to seven or eight years old dolls, dressed in festive costumes, *** gathered in the village square, men and women of all ages in a circle, and with the mango gongs and elephants foot drums dance.

2, bathing Buddha: on the first day, early in the morning, people have to pick flowers and green leaves to the Buddhist temple offerings, and take the water to bathe Buddha: for the Buddha to wash the dust. It is also to pray to the gods to bless people in the new year in good health. After the bathing, the collective splashing of water on each other will begin.

3, throw the bag: the Water Festival is also unmarried young men and women looking for love, cultivate the happiness of the beautiful season. During the Water Festival, the Dai unmarried young men and women like to do throw bag game. The flower bag crafted with flower cloth in the girl's hand is a token of love.

4, Dragon Boat Racing: Dragon Boat Racing is one of the wonderful programs of the Water Splashing Festival, which is often held on the third day of the Water Splashing Festival.

5, side fair: by the Thai side of the small businessmen to come over to buy and sell local specialties, snacks, as a way to increase the friendship between the two countries, which is very significant.