Although I didn't go for the water festival at the Burmese temple (which I should have, ach!), I got splashed at anyway whilst walking back to my house (I live a stone's throw away from the temple). There were many revellers all along the street outside my place, as in I don't believe I've ever seen such a large gathering of foreigners in Penang before. Made me wonder at the amount of foreign workers we have here in Penang itself.
Anyways back to the story.
Suspecting nothing, I was heading back to my house when this guy rushed at me and half-drenched me. Damn near pissed myself. A stranger rushing at me is not something I encounter everyday. So okay, shocked but still alive, I continued walking. Halfway reaching my house, another guy casually tossed water at me. It was somewhat good fun once I realized that they meant no harm.
Note to self: Next year, during the festival, join it, or avoid walking home if getting drenched is not on the agenda. If walking home is necessary, expect to get drenched anyhow and do not wear a white shirt for it will attract unwanted attention from people holding water bottles.