The Rakhine community in Cox’s Bazar has kicked off their traditional three-day water festival to mark the start of the new year 1387, as per their calendar. Young men and women, dressed in cultural attire, joyfully splash water on each other, symbolizing the washing away of sorrow and the welcoming of prosperity. Decorated bamboo drums, colorful pavilions, and festive cheer fill the air in this vibrant celebration rooted in tradition and unity.