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Ruili City in southwest China's Yunnan Province came alive as 20,000 tourists and locals gathered for the Water-Splashing Festival. Armed with basins, water bags and water guns, revelers drenched each other in a vibrant ritual wishing for happiness and prosperity. Celebrated by the Dai and De'ang people in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, the annual event has boosted tourism and local revenue.
Ruili City in southwest China's Yunnan Province came alive as 20,000 tourists and locals gathered for the Water-Splashing Festival. Armed with basins, water bags and water guns, revelers drenched each other in a vibrant ritual wishing for happiness and prosperity. Celebrated by the Dai and De'ang people in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, the annual event has boosted tourism and local revenue.