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April marks the traditional Thai New Year celebration known as Songkran. From April 13th to 15th, experience one of the biggest festivals in the Land of Smiles, also known as the Land of Golden Temples. If you're planning a trip in April, Thailand is the place to be to immerse yourself in the unique culture of this hospitable nation.
The Songkran Water Festival, also known as the Water Festival, is an annual event welcoming the new year – one of the most significant festivals in the Land of the Golden Temples. Apart from the water splashing tradition symbolizing the cleansing of the old year's misfortunes and welcoming the freshness and luck of the new year, the Songkran festival also includes traditions like visiting elders, temple ceremonies... Although celebrated not only in Thailand, the Songkran Water Festival in Thailand holds a special allure for both local and international tourists.
Participating in the Songkran Festival, you'll have the opportunity to engage in the lively water fights using anything that can hold water – buckets, barrels, water guns... According to Thai beliefs, the more water you're splashed with, the luckier you'll be. So, if you want to increase your luck, make sure to get splashed with as much water as possible!
Throughout the festival, there are parades, beauty contests, alongside cooking traditional dishes and wearing colorful attire. Alongside these are rituals expressing reverence to the Buddha and wishes for happiness and prosperity for all families...
It's known that Songkran is a time for people to come together, regardless of skin color or ethnicity, to immerse in the lively, joyous atmosphere, welcoming the new year, strengthening international friendships. The moment of splashing water on each other is not only immensely relaxing but also signifies boundless luck and happiness spreading everywhere. The Songkran Festival epitomizes Thailand's traditional festival model, transforming this country into a sanctuary for relaxation and tourism.
August 8th, 2015
