On Sun, Jun 16, Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace will hold the 11th “In the Name of the Father: Yunnan Culture Festival.” During the festival, guests will be able to join bamboo dances and Songkran Water Festival festivities, offering a taste of the culture of the Dai ethnic minority from Yunnan. Guests can also feast on a buffet of authentic Yunnan cuisine featuring Xishuangbanna barbecue, Yunnan rice noodles, and Yunnan rice wine in an outdoor marquee.   

The water festival is celebrated by the Dai people

The water festival happens every year during New Year on the Dai calendar in Xishuangbanna and Thailand, among other places in Asia. The celebration includes light-hearted rituals where everyone ends up getting splashed with water, which is a symbol of religious purity and goodwill.

Enjoy a buffet of authentic Yunnan cuisine

As a representative of Yunnan culture in Beijing, Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace celebrates water festival every year during the Yunnan Culture Festival. Expect colorful Yunnan costumes and décor, as well as a celebratory atmosphere thanks to a series of cultural dances and a spread of authentic Yunnan cuisine.

Kids will have a blast at the water festival

Unlike previous years, this year the hotel also invites families to celebrate Father’s Day at the same time. A host of fun-filled activities await, the perfect way for kids to spend a fun day with day in the early summer.

Yunnan Culture Festival at Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace
RMB 688 (family (2 adults, one child*), RMB 298 (adult), RMB 168 (child)* (*children must be under 120cm). 11am-2.30pm. Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace (call 6452 1808 for enquires) 

P.S. In order to ensure that you have the best experience possible, the hotel recommends bring your own towel, dry clothes, water pistol, and goggles