PHOTO / CHINA
Sing, dance and rejoice
Published: Apr 13, 2026 10:54 PM
People from various ethnic groups dressed in festive clothing sing and dance to celebrate the New Year of the calendar of the Dai ethnic group, which is also called the Water-splashing Festival, in Jinghong, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, on April 13, 2026. This year's festival, being held from April 13 to 15, features various cultural activities each day such as releasing sky lanterns and traditional dance performances. Photo: VCG

People from various ethnic groups dressed in festive clothing sing and dance to celebrate the New Year of the calendar of the Dai ethnic group, which is also called the Water-splashing Festival, in Jinghong, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, on April 13, 2026. This year's festival, being held from April 13 to 15, features various cultural activities each day such as releasing sky lanterns and traditional dance performances. Photo: VCG