The water-splashing dragon dance is held on Dragon Day during the scorching sun in June and July of the lunar calendar. On this day, every household in the Tujia village puts buckets filled with water

The water-splashing dragon dance is held on Dragon Day during the scorching sun in June and July of the lunar calendar. On this day, every household in the Tujia village puts buckets filled with water, water basins, water ladles, water guns, etc. in front of the door. When the water-splashing dragon team blowing horns, suonas, and beating gongs and drums comes to the door, men and women are surrounded by the sound of firecrackers. Young and old alike use water ladles, water guns, and wooden basins to continuously pour water on the water dragon and the naked dragon dancer. Whoever splashes more water will have a good harvest and prosperous livestock. During the water-splashing dragon dance, all men, women, and children in the village can freely participate in the water-splashing dance. The scene is intense, joyful, and lively.