The ethnic Rakhaine community, in Patiakhali district, celebrates three day long Water Festival as a part of their New Year celebration from 21to 23 A


The ethnic Rakhaine community, in Patiakhali district, celebrates three day long Water Festival as a part of their New Year celebration from 21to 23 April 2011. Young boys and girls throw water at each other during this festival. The festival begins with Rakhain girls throwing water at each other at the festival spot. The Rakhain boys come across from different places with music and dance. Then the girls throw water to the boys of their likings. Rakhains of all age take part in the celebration as this is their main religious and social festival. Bangladesh. April 2010.


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