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China's water sprinking festival in Yunnan was held for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19.

Video. China celebrates Water-sprinkling festival for first time since Covid

Updated: 17/04/2023 - 15:00 GMT+2

Huge crowds gather in China's southwestern province of Yunnan to celebrate the country's annual water sprinkling festival. The event was held for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19.

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