Passers-by aren’t exempt, so you’ll quickly find yourself soaking up the celebrations (quite literally) — plus, the water is a refreshing respite from April’s dry heat.
In temples, it’s customary to wash Buddha images with water to prepare for the new year. Outside, this tradition has evolved into a country-wide water fight, with entire communities hitting the streets with water pistols, water balloons, and buckets of water to hurl at each other. Passers-by aren’t exempt, so you’ll quickly find yourself soaking up the celebrations (quite literally) — plus, the water is a refreshing respite from April’s dry heat.