Songkran Festival is the most important festival of Dai people. It is held in April of the lunar calendar every year and usually lasts for three to four days. Up to now, there is still a myth circulating among the Dai people: in ancient times, there was a demon in the Dai area. He has done many bad things, and people hate him, but nothing can deal with the devil. Later, the seven girls discovered the devil's achilles heel, and only the devil's hair could be put to death. One night, the girls bravely killed the devil. But as soon as the devil's head touched the ground, it ignited a fire. At this point, the girls immediately looked up in turn. Once a year, when you change people. People pour water on the girl holding her head to wash away the blood and fatigue. Later, the most important festival of the Dai people, the Water Splashing Festival, was formed.
On "Mairi", the first day of the festival. Early in the morning, people will pick flowers and leaves to worship at the Buddhist temple, but they will come to the clear water to "bathe the Buddha"-to welcome the dust for the Buddha statue. After the "bath", we began to splash water collectively. A group of young men and women poured out of the street with clear water and threw it at everyone. "When the water is splashed, the Dai family will prosper." "When the water is wet, it will last a lifetime." One after another auspicious, happy and healthy spray blooms in the air.
Dragon boat rowing is one of the most exciting programs of the Songkran Festival, which is usually held on the third day of the Songkran Festival "Maipaya Late Horse". On that day, people put on holiday costumes and gathered on the banks of Lancang River and Ruili River to watch the dragon boat race. There are all kinds of dragon boats moored on the river, and dozens of strong players sit on the boat. When the order is given, the dragon boat flies forward like an arrow leaving the string. There are gongs and drums, horns and cheers everywhere, and the festive atmosphere has reached its climax here.
"Fly high" is another program of the Water-splashing Festival. Goldman Sachs is a kind of fireworks made by the Dai people. Gunpowder and other ingredients are added to the bottom of bamboo poles, which are placed on tall towers made of bamboo, which are often detonated at night. Let out gorgeous fireworks in the air, just like flowers, dazzling and wonderful. Songkran Festival is the crystallization of Dai traditional culture, and it is a happy and festive festival.