The "Wildfire Night" festivities were unlike anything I had seen before. A unique bonfire party was held by the riverside. After dinner, we made our way to the event.

　　The bonfire had already been set up, and there were a good number of people gathered around, many of them young men and women in traditional Dai attire. Most of the crowd were tourists, like us. The melodies of Dai songs were light and joyous, easily lifting people's spirits.

　　As we approached, a ...