What is the Dai nationality?

Dai is a unique ethnic group in Yunnan, mainly living in Xishuangbanna, Dehong, Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Gengma, Menglian and other tropical and subtropical fertile dams. The ancestors of the Dai nationality are one of the ancient Baiyue people, and "Dai" means a nation that loves freedom and peace.

Dai language belongs to Sino-Tibetan language family and belongs to Dai language branch of Zhuang-Dong language family. There are three dialects: Dai Lisuo (Xishuangbanna), Dai Na (Dehong Prefecture) and Dai Qiang (Menglian Border).

The national characteristics of the Dai nationality are distinct and prominent, and people generally like singing and dancing. The dance image is vivid and delicate, and the movements are mostly the simulation and beautification of animal forms.

Dai people in border areas generally believe in Buddhism spread from the south to the upper seat, belonging to Hinayana Buddhism, while retaining the remnants of primitive worship of ghosts and gods. Dai people in mainland China worship "Dragon God" and "Dragon Tree", and religious professionals "Bo Meng" and "Shi Niang" perform divination and cure diseases on behalf of others. In Jinggu and other areas, there are also people who believe in Buddhism in the upper class.

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Kaimen Festival, also known as "Chuva" and "Owassa" in Dai language, is a traditional festival of Dai and Bulang people who believe in left Buddhism in China. Popular in Yunnan, it originated from the habit of living in the rainy season in ancient Buddhism.

The opening day symbolizes the end of the rainy season in the past three months, and it also means that the marriage taboo between men and women has been lifted since the closing day. From now on, young men and women can start free love and hold weddings.

Songkran Festival, also known as Gan Song Festival or Health Festival, is usually held from April 12 to April 16 on the Gregorian calendar. It has a history of 700 years and is the biggest traditional festival of Dai and De 'ang.

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Baidu encyclopedia-Dai people