After two years of Covid-19 pandemic-induced strict lockdowns, the nightlife in China has again sprung to life with music, dance, lights, and faith. Following the pandemic, believed to have originated from China, ABP News took a walk through the neighbouring country for a reality check on the ground.
In the country’s Yunnan Province, 100 kilometres from the China-Laos border, the people celebrate Thai festival characterised by traditional dresses, music, and dance. The locals, most of them being Thai, come at a spot and take a circumambulation around the bonfire and then immerse lotus-like flowers in the river, much like immersing diyas during the festival of Diwali in India.
Rajeev Lodha, an Indian tourist described the festival as an amalgamation of Indian festivals, Holi and Diwali.
“It has been a beautiful experience, such a great atmosphere. So many people together has been a great experience,” he told ABP News. “Bonfire is happening and Diwali is also being celebrated which looks very beautiful,” he added.
Last year as cases of Covid-19 surged in China, the country imposed strict testing and lockdown measures under its zero-Covid policy. The measures by the Chinese Communist Party-led government was also met with opposition from the people.
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The province also hosts one of the largest night markets, also known as Szechwan Night Market with a footfall of over 30,000 people. The market has a wide-ranging variety of products from decoration to food items.
Girls dressed in traditional costumes could be seen in this market, a huge boon to the hospitality industry, for whom it is a matter of pride to come to such a market.