See Songkran through the eyes of 3D cartoons at Ton Kwen: Roots Rewired

If you’ve been to the newly refurbishedCentral Chiang Mai Airport, you’ll notice that its ground floor has undergone some serious cultural renovations.Playing into this new/old style, the area will turn into a Lanna-style playground with a cartoonish difference from April 9-15. Creatively titled ‘Ton Kwen: Roots Rewired’ artist Mig_Mig (aka Dr. Chompoonoot Chomphurat) reimagines centuries of Lanna architecture in bold, comic-style 3D art – including a six-metre viharn wat ton kwen right in the middle of the mall.

Catch Om Rattanang and the Nimman Street Orchestra fusing traditional instruments with orchestral vibes, splash in blessings from miniature pagodas and iconic Buddha images. While you’re there, nibble your way through local eats at Kad Ngua Tid Air and  go all out by renting a traditional Thai dress for some photos to keep. A creative, unforgettable way to spend Songkran that’s sans splashing. Inside at least.

April 9-15. Free entry. Central Chiang Mai Airport. 11am-9pm, 10am-9pm on weekends.