Mengzhun Watersplashing Festival 勐准泼水节

Thursday, 16. April 2026 in 临沧勐准

Watersplashing with masked dances in this small village near Lincang airport

The Watersplashing Festival celebrates the Dai New Year in April. The origin of the festival lie in the ritual bathing of the Buddha statues in the temples, but in many cases the festival is nothing but a great carnival.

See related festivals.

Festival held according to western/solar calendar on 16.4.