The Dai ethnic group
Mainly distributed in the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province. The Water-Splashing Festival is its most important traditional festival. It is famous for its unique architecture and Buddhist culture.
The diet of the Dai ethnic group is mainly based on rice. They like to eat bamboo - tube rice, pineapple rice, etc. Their taste is partial to sour and spicy, and they often use spices and chili peppers.
The Dai people like to drink alcohol, especially the low - alcohol wine brewed by themselves, such as rice wine.
The costumes of the Dai ethnic group have a tropical style. Women often wear brightly - colored tube skirts, and men wear loose long pants and short shirts.
The Water - Splashing Festival: It is the most important traditional festival of the Dai ethnic group, usually held in mid - April of the Gregorian calendar. During the festival, people splash water on each other to convey blessings and pray for health and happiness.
The dances of the Dai ethnic group are beautiful, such as the Peacock Dance and the Elephant - Foot Drum Dance, which are important parts of Dai culture.