Menglian County Entertainment

There are so many entertainment activities in Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县). As for nightlife activities, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County does not differ a lot from other cities in China. Bars, KTV and other clubs can easily be found around the city. In Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County, you could also have the chance to experience the lively atmosphere. When the night falls, you can choose some pubs or bars to kill your time, listening to some original singers singing their original songs.Coming to Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County, visitors can enjoy their time happily here.

Clubs & Bars & KTVs

Gediao Music Bar(格调音乐酒吧)

Address: Lianhua Road, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县莲花路)

Linxian KTV(林先KTV)

Address: Highway 309, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County(孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县309省道)

Xuanye KTV(炫夜KTV)

Address: Jinta Road, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县金塔路)

Daiyu KTV(傣玉KTV)

Address: Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县)

Menglian Tasting Theme Music Bar(孟连品味主题音乐酒吧)

Address: Baixiang Street, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县白象街)

Coffee & Tea & Ice Cream

Xinshiji Cake House(新世纪饼屋)

Address: Haiguan Road, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县海关路)

Bingyishuang Cold Store(冰怡爽冷饮店)

Address: Jinta Road, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县金塔路)

Zhiyin Tea House(知音茶室)

Address: Haiguan Road, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县海关路)

The Water Splashing Festival

The Water Splashing Festival falls during the New Year of the Dai Calendar. It is sometimes called Shanghan or Jingbimai (both variants meaning “New Year”), but it is more commonly called Hounan (“Water Splashing Festival”) in the Dai language. The Water Splashing Festival is not only the first Buddhist festival of a new year, but also the most important festival observed by the Dai. 

The Dragon Homage Festival

The Dai pay yearly homage to the dragon, who is seen as a deity with the power to bless or punish mankind, especially as regards the yearly harvest. This Dragon Homage Festival is held at a date determined by the Dai calendar, which means that it often falls in January of the Western calendar, and thus also occurs close to the traditional Chinese Spring Festival. During the Dragon Homage Festival, a monk from the village temple organizes the collection of food and clothing to be offered to the Dragon God.

Every Dai, without regard to income or social standing, is encouraged to make such an offering to the Dragon God, though one of course offers gifts commensurate with one’s wealth. For example, rich families might offer items in gold or silver, including coins. All offerings are dropped off at the temple, where they are preserved in an appropriate “Dragon Palace” until the highlight ceremony of the Dragon Homage Festival, at which time the “Dragon Palace” is placed on a bamboo raft and allowed to drift away down the Menglong River, while the people pray and chant Buddhist scripture.