Songkran is Thailand's water festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year, taking place from April 13-15 each year. During the Songkran festival, people splash water on each other as a cleansing ritual and to symbolize fertility. It is also a time when families pay respect to elders. Songkran celebrations are open to everyone, and in 2018 over 500,000 foreign tourists visited Thailand during Songkran, generating billions in tourism income for the country.
Songkran is Thailand's water festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year, taking place from April 13-15 each year. During the Songkran festival, people splash water on each other as a cleansing ritual and to symbolize fertility. It is also a time when families pay respect to elders. Songkran celebrations are open to everyone, and in 2018 over 500,000 foreign tourists visited Thailand during Songkran, generating billions in tourism income for the country.
Songkran is Thailand's water festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year, taking place from April 13-15 each year. During the Songkran festival, people splash water on each other as a cleansing ritual and to symbolize fertility. It is also a time when families pay respect to elders. Songkran celebrations are open to everyone, and in 2018 over 500,000 foreign tourists visited Thailand during Songkran, generating billions in tourism income for the country.
Songkran is Thailand's water festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year, taking place from April 13-15 each year. During the Songkran festival, people splash water on each other as a cleansing ritual and to symbolize fertility. It is also a time when families pay respect to elders. Songkran celebrations are open to everyone, and in 2018 over 500,000 foreign tourists visited Thailand during Songkran, generating billions in tourism income for the country.
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Water Splashing Festival 潑水節 Introduction What is Songkran? Songkran is Thailand’s most famous festival. An important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. Songkran means “movement” or “changing” according to Thai astrology, the sun will move into a new sign of the Zodiac on this day.
When is Songkran Festival?
Songkran Festival takes place in April every year, from the 13th to the 15th.
Where does it take place?
All over Thailand. How is Songkran celebrated in Thailand? Paying respect to our parents, grandparent, and other elders
Making Merit Water fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq7Vy0_nfnI&t=294s Is the festival just for locals or can anyone get involved? Anyone and everyone can get involved in the celebrations.
Why do Thai people splash water during Songkran?
The Songkran Festival is a period when Thai people splash water on themselves, which they believe will cause plenty of rainfall in the coming year. Water is used to cleanse themselves of those bad things and is also a symbol of fertility.
How many tourists visit Thailand during Songkran?
In 2018, Up to 506,136 foreigners visited Thailand during Songkran, generating 24.65 billion baht in tourism income. What you may need include :
• Sunscreen • Hat • Sunglasses • A pair of not-slipper sandals • A waterproof phone pouch / waterproof bag • A water gun or water pistol Thank You
