傣族的堆沙活动,原是一种祭祀活动,主要来源于祖先崇拜,它祭奠的对象是创世神。其意图是对祖先和远古英雄的敬仰和崇拜,并祈求护佑。在有关傣文史料记载中能寻到它的踪迹,如傣文古籍《巴塔麻嘎贺章》一书,就较为详细的记载了傣族祖先堆沙祭祀活动的内容。关于傣族堆沙活动还有着许多动听的传说。西双版纳傣族堆沙活动,沿袭至今,已 Dai sand-setting activities, was originally a sacrificial activity, mainly from the ancestor worship, it is the object of vindication God of Creation. Its purpose is to worship and worship ancestors and ancient heroes, and pray for blessing. In the historical records of Dai literature can find its traces, such as Dai ancient book “Batata Maga Hezhang,” a book, a more detailed record of the Dai ancestors worship activities. There are many beautiful legends on the activities of the Dai people for sand-dredging. Xishuangbanna Dai sand-handling activities, inherited so far, already