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Splashing water for happiness
Updated: 2011-04-16 10:03
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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 A woman plays with water on the Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China's Yunnan province April 15,2011. The festival is the most traditional festival observed by the Dai ethnic group. Splashing water to others means luck and happiness.It usually takes place in mid-April and lasts three to seven days. [Photo/Asianewsphoto] |
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 People enjoy the Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China's Yunnan province April 15, 2011. [Photo/Asianewsphoto] |
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