Kampot · April 14–16 2026
3-DAY
SCHEDULE
April 14 · Maha Songkran
Welcoming the Angel
05:30
Sacred
Sunrise Temple Ceremony
Wat Kampot
Dawn prayers and altar offerings. Families welcome the angel Reaksa Tevy. Calm and spiritual — arrive early, dress respectfully.
08:00
Tradition
Home Altar Blessings
Throughout Kampot
Families set fruit, flowers, incense, and candles at spirit houses. The streets are quiet. This is the spiritual reset of the year.
11:00
Cultural
Traditional Dress Procession
Kampot Riverfront
Locals parade in traditional Khmer dress along the riverfront. Photographs welcome — ask permission first.
14:00
Main Event
First Water Fights Begin
Durian Roundabout
Day 1 water activity is light compared to what's coming. Kids with buckets and water guns. A good warm-up. Nothing is safe.
19:00
Sacred
Evening Temple Visits
Wat Kampot
Families return to temple for evening prayers. Candles and incense. Quiet and beautiful. The contrast to the afternoon is stark.
One rule above all
Waterproof your phone before you leave. Not when you get there. Before.