Alshan National Forest Park

Alshan National Forest Park

HINGGAN LEAGUE, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2026 - A tourist is experiencing the game of "making ice by splashing water" by the ice-free river in Alshan National Forest Park in Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia, China on January 1, 2026.

Splashing Water into Ice

Splashing Water into Ice

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2025 - Tourists experience the game of "Splashing Water into Ice" at Heishantou Port Scenic Area in Ergun City, Inner Mongolia, China, on December 23, 2025.

Tourists Attend Water-Splashing Event - Jinghong

Tourists Attend Water-Splashing Event - Jinghong

An aerial view shows tourists attending a water-splashing event at a scenic spot in Jinghong, Yunnan Province, China on October 5, 2025, as tourist destinations across the country see a surge in visitors during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Photo by Li Yunsheng / Xinhua / ABACAPRESS.COM

Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Visitors are sprayed with water during "cool splash time" at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 30, 2025, as summer heat continues to hit the western Japan city.

Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Visitors are sprayed with water during "cool splash time" at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 30, 2025, as summer heat continues to hit the western Japan city.

Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Visitors are sprayed with water during "cool splash time" at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 30, 2025, as summer heat continues to hit the western Japan city.

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 15, 2025. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. Photo by Gao Yongwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Gengma Dai and Va Autonomous County of Lincang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 15, 2025. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 15, 2025. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. Photo by Gao Yongwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 15, 2025. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. Photo by Gao Yongwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Gengma Dai and Va Autonomous County of Lincang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 15, 2025. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 15, 2025. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. Photo by Gao Yongwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Gengma Dai and Va Autonomous County of Lincang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 15, 2025. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Water-Splashing Festival - China

Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Gengma Dai and Va Autonomous County of Lincang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 15, 2025. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers 5

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers 4

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers 3

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers 2

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People pose for selfies during a celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People pose for photos during a celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Gold Coast Dogs Play in Floodwater After Cyclone Alfred

These dogs in the Gold Coast were making the most of the floodwaters left behind by former Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Tuesday, March 11, splashing around in the water. Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flash flooding across Queensland.

Schools across China hosted activities to mark the start of the new semester

Schools across China hosted activities to mark the start of the new semester

(240901) -- BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2024 -- Students splash water to each other during a water splashing activity at a primary school in Wenling, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 1, 2024. Schools across China hosted activities to mark the start of the new semester on Sunday. Photo by Zhou Xuejun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl poses for photos while having fun in the foam during the 2024 Chinese Cultural Heritage Festival and Vancouver Water Splashing Festival in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, July 27, 2024. The two-day events kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flames, smoke continue to emerge from massive landfill in Delhi

STORY: Flames, smoke continue to emerge from massive landfill in Delhi SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of burning mounds of garbage 3. various of firefighting operations 4. various of traffic flow STORYLINE: Flames and columns of thick smoke continued to emerge from a massive landfill in the Indian capital city of New Delhi on Monday, officials said. Firefighting operations were underway and firefighters were splashing water on the burning mounds of garbage. The fire has continued at the colossal landfill site since it broke out on Sunday evening. Meanwhile, toxic fumes emanating from the landfill have left residents in the neighborhood to gasp for breath. While the cause of the fire remained undetermined, authorities have initiated legal proceedings against unidentified individuals in relation to the incident. According to the Delhi Fire Services department, the landfill caug

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-HEATWAVE

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-HEATWAVE

(240422) -- DHAKA, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rickshaw puller cools down by splashing water on his face in Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Bangladesh swelters in scorching heat, 4 deaths reported" (Xinhua)

Thailand rides on Songkran festival to boost soft power

STORY: Thailand rides on Songkran festival to boost soft power SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:06 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Songkran festival celebrations in Ayutthaya 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): Thai citizen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG SHAOHONG, Chinese tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Thai): ITTHIPHAN KHAOLAMAI, Manager of Ayutthaya Elephant Palace 5. various of the Songkran festival celebrations in Bangkok 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MA HUIZHEN, Thai-Chinese singer 7. various of the Songkran festival celebrations in Bangkok STORYLINE: Getting drenched in water fights, splashing water with elephants, or enjoying cultural performances, revelers embrace Songkran festivities throughout April across Thailand as the country rides on its traditional new year to boost "soft power." Songkran, usually held from April 13 to 15 in Thailand, is also celebrated in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Known as the Buddhist new year, the holiday is tr

Myanmar celebrates traditional Thingyan water festival

STORY: Myanmar celebrates traditional Thingyan water festival SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thingyan water festival celebrations in Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar's vibrant Thingyan water festival continued into its second day on Sunday, as people across the Southeast Asian country immersed themselves in the joyous festivities. The time-honored tradition of splashing each other with water represents a symbolic cleansing of past wrongs and a fresh beginning for the upcoming year. Throughout the country, lively dance performances contribute to the festive atmosphere. This year's Thingyan water festival will run for four days until Tuesday. The Myanmar New Year falls on Wednesday. In Myanmar, the Thingyan water festival holds immense cultural significance, standing as the most famous celebration among the 12 monthly seasonal festivals observed throughout the year. Xinhua News Agency corres

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240414) -- BEIJING, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child splashes water on another child in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- BANGKOK, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- BANGKOK, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child splashes water on others in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- BANGKOK, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- BANGKOK, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People have fun as they celebrate the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240413) -- BEIJING, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child has fun during the celebration of water-splashing festival in Mangshi City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 12, 2024. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals observed by the Dai and the De'ang people in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture. People splash water on one another during the festival, wishing happiness and good fortune. This year's festival kicked off here on Friday and will last to April 13. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MANGSHI-WATER-SPLASHING FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MANGSHI-WATER-SPLASHING FESTIVAL (CN)

(240412) -- MANGSHI, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Mangshi City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 12, 2024. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals observed by the Dai and the De'ang people in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture. People splash water on one another during the festival, wishing happiness and good fortune. This year's festival kicked off here on Friday and will last to April 13. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MANGSHI-WATER-SPLASHING FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MANGSHI-WATER-SPLASHING FESTIVAL (CN)

(240412) -- MANGSHI, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Mangshi City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 12, 2024. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals observed by the Dai and the De'ang people in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture. People splash water on one another during the festival, wishing happiness and good fortune. This year's festival kicked off here on Friday and will last to April 13. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MANGSHI-WATER-SPLASHING FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MANGSHI-WATER-SPLASHING FESTIVAL (CN)

(240412) -- MANGSHI, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the water-splashing festival in Mangshi City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals observed by the Dai and the De'ang people in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture. People splash water on one another during the festival, wishing happiness and good fortune. This year's festival kicked off here on Friday and will last to April 13. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MANGSHI-WATER-SPLASHING FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MANGSHI-WATER-SPLASHING FESTIVAL (CN)

(240412) -- MANGSHI, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists and local people celebrate the water-splashing festival at a square in Mangshi City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 12, 2024. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals observed by the Dai and the De'ang people in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture. People splash water on one another during the festival, wishing happiness and good fortune. This year's festival kicked off here on Friday and will last to April 13. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)