Lao people in Dien Bien province celebrate water festival

The Water Splashing Festival (Bun Huot Nam) is a cherished cultural tradition among the Lao community in Na Sang village, Nua Ngam commune, Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province. As part of the event, participants splash water on one another as a gesture of good fortune during the festival. During the event, people worshiped for good rain and wind and abundant crops. They prayed for all things to grow and develop well and to wash away the bad luck of the old year and enter the new year with good luck for everyone, families and the community. Bun Huot Nam was also an opportunity for villagers to take part in folk games, perform traditional dances and especially join the amazing moments of water splashing. VNA Photo: Trung Kiên