The origin of the water-splashing festival in the second grade of primary school

Songkran Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day. Its origin can be traced back to an ancient legend. According to legend, a great king died, and his descendants visit his grave every year in Tomb-Sweeping Day to show their respect and memory. One year, the weather was very hot, and later generations felt very tired and upset when sweeping graves, so they decided to wash away their fatigue and unhappiness with clean water. Since then, Tomb-Sweeping Day has become an annual Songkran Festival.

The custom of the Songkran Festival is that during the festival, people will splash water on others with buckets, water guns and other tools to express their blessings and prayers to each other. While splashing water, there will be singing, dancing, playing games and other activities, which are very lively. In some places, people will decorate themselves with colorful powders and petals, which is more vivid and interesting.

The Songkran Festival has a profound cultural background and historical origin. It is not only an entertainment activity, but also a continuation and development of traditional culture. While enjoying the excitement and beauty of the Water-splashing Festival, we should also keep in mind its cultural connotation and cherish and inherit this beautiful tradition.