The beauty of water is not only in the sparkle of raindrops, the tranquility of Ho Thu or the strength of the ocean, but also in its irreplaceable role in the spiritual and social life.
From a biological and medical perspective, water accounts for about 70% of the human body weight and plays a key role in all processes of life - from metabolism, blood circulation to body temperature regulation. Without water, life cannot be maintained. But in addition to the function of nourishing the body, water also nourishes the soul.
During the hot summer days, the image of children playing with water, laughaiing water balloons or bustling beach baths are proof of the entertainment role of water. Water helps people regain their youth, erase the borders of age and status, and arouse pure, simple, and profound joy. Water is also a "cultural material" in many traditional festivals.
In Southeast Asian countries, the waterfall festival of the Thai ethnic group or the Bunpimay Festival of the Lao people, the water festival of Myanmar are opportunities for people to send beautiful wishes through the cool drops of water. The water here is not only a pure thing but also a symbol of luck and a new beginning.
In particular, in the current urban life, water is an indispensable factor to create a relaxing space and regenerate spiritual energy. The murmuring sound of the fountain in public, the lake surface reflected the sunset in the heart of the city, or the image of Thuy Dinh - a puppet shower - printing the ball on the lake, those images as a natural therapy help people find the balance in the hurried life.
Water is life, joy, identity. To maintain that beauty, each individual and community needs to change their consumption habits, raise awareness of environmental protection and cherish the simple moments that water brings.
