Dai
The remote Dai do not have a close affiliation with the Han people. The Dai have a close affinity with the Thais and were one of the main ethnic groups dominating the Nan zhao Kingdom (seventh century to 902). They are Hinayana Buddhists. The Dai are found in Yun nan Province. They are part of the Sino-Tibetan Thai ethno linguistic group.
The Dai festivals attract hordes of foreigners and Chinese alike. The Water-Splashing Festival held around mid-April (usually 13 to 15 April) washes away the dirt, sorrow and demons of the old year and brings in the happiness of the new. The first day is devoted to a giant market. The second day features dragon-boat racing, swimming races and rocket launching. The third day features the water-splashing freak out -- be prepared to get drenched all day, and remember, the water you get, the more luck you will receive.
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