China-Myanmar Paukphaw Festival


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Ethnic Festivals


Detailed Description

  The Chinese-Myanmar governments hold an annual China-Myanmar Bobo Carnival. The theme of the event is "Peace, Development, Auspiciousness, and Shared Joy." "Bobo" is a Burmese word meaning fellow brothers. The festival includes large-scale Chinese-Myanmar cultural performances, water splashing celebrations, Chinese-Myanmar bullock cart beauty contests, Miss Ruili selection, ethnic costume contests, bullock cart races, folk sports competitions, bamboo raft races, elephant team performances, ethnic fireworks, water lantern blessings, as well as traditional Burmese activities such as rattan ball games and cockfighting, all reflecting the folk arts and shared interests of the two countries.

  Event Time: Generally held from May 3rd to May 5th each year.

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