Thailand’s most important Festival
One of Thailand’s most important Festival is Songkran. It coincides with the New Year of many calendars of South and Southeast Asia and is taking place between the 13th and the 15th of April.
Come and joy the fun during Songkran in Thailand
Songkran festival brought there by the Burmese, and originally north Thailand peoples celebrate this festival. They adapted it from the Indian Holi festival. However, the most famous Songkran celebrations are still in the northern city of Chiang Mai. There it continues for six days and even longer and takes the form of religious ceremonies as well as public festivities.
Songkran festival
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Passers-by stand the chance of getting soaked when they walk on the road, but all this is done in a festive spirit. Another common sight during Songkran is people with white chalk or talcum powder caked on their faces. This is believed to originate from Buddhist traditions where monks mark blessings with chalk. The New Year celebrations in Thailand are special in many ways. Why not escape the cold weather and celebrate your New Year in Thailand.? Thai weather, Splendid food, and positive attitude of the locals make this a great festival and unique New Year location. Interesting in celebrating Songkran with us? Let us know and we are more than happy to organize your Songkran week in Thailand. xx xx
Thailand has besides Songkran much more colorful festivals and holiday, just check them out: Holidyas & Festivals within Thailand
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