Tens of thousands release Kongming lanterns, the first day of the Xishuangbanna Water-Splashing Festival unfolds a dreamy legend

As the bells of the Dai New Year ring, the hustle and bustle of the first day of the Xishuangbanna Water-Splashing Festival gradually comes to an end. However, the arrival of nightfall does not take away the festive atmosphere, but rather brews an even more soul-stirring visual feast—the release of tens of thousands of Kongming lanterns. 📍【Lancang River Bank·Starry Splendor】📍 In the night, the Lancang River bank unfolds like a mysterious scroll. At eight o'clock sharp, tens of thousands of Kongming lanterns arrive as promised, gently lifted in people's hands, as if carrying endless hopes and dreams. In an instant, lights twinkle on both sides of the river, like stars falling to the mortal world, illuminating the tranquil night sky, a breathtaking sight that leaves one breathless. 👥【Global Gathering·Hearts Aflame Together】👥 At this moment, nationality, language, and skin color melt away. Visitors from all over the world and local Dai compatriots hold Kongming lanterns, shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart, participating in this cross-border blessing ceremony. Every slightly upturned corner of the mouth, every tacit exchange of glances, interprets the common longing for a peaceful, happy, and harmonious world. 🔥【Flames Dance·Wishes Ascend】🔥 As the flames dance inside the paper lanterns, the Kongming lanterns gradually inflate and rise as if filled with life. Each lantern's ascent is accompanied by sincere prayers, expressing hopes for the new year, deep thoughts for distant loved ones, and love and gratitude for life. Thousands of wishes drift with the wind towards the sky, converging into a magnificent river of light, reaching for the stars and the sea. 📸【Capture Eternity·Memories Engraved】📸 The moment captured by the camera is a poem interwoven with light and emotion. The Kongming lanterns sway in the night sky, reflecting off the river surface, creating dreamlike images. This is not just a visual shock but also a touch to the depths of the soul. Every participant leaves a unique mark, capturing this unparalleled romance with photos, making the night of the Water-Splashing Festival an unforgettable memory. 🎈🎈 The night of tens of thousands of Kongming lanterns on the first day of the Xishuangbanna Water-Splashing Festival is a magnificent chapter of tradition and modernity, culture and nature in dialogue. It connects people to each other, to nature, and to the universe in the purest form, allowing us to feel the warmth of life in celebration and make beautiful wishes for the future under the starry sky. This night, we are not just observers but also the writers of the story, together creating the most touching legend under the stars.