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China · Religion & Belief · Hard
Which minority ethnic group in China, people of Yunnan, are predominantly Theravada Buddhists whose temples and ordination halls (called 'wats') closely resemble those of Thailand and Myanmar?
Answer: Dai — The Dai follow Theravada (Southern) Buddhism rather than the Mahayana tradition dominant in Han China, and their temple architecture, monastic robes and water-splashing festival (Songkran) reflect close cultural ties with mainland Southeast Asia.
- A Bai
- B Naxi
- C Dai ✓
- D Tibetan
The Dai follow Theravada (Southern) Buddhism rather than the Mahayana tradition dominant in Han China, and their temple architecture, monastic robes and water-splashing festival (Songkran) reflect close cultural ties with mainland Southeast Asia.