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SONGKRAN Culture & Tradition

For centuries, Thai people have celebrated the Songkran Festival, also known as the Traditional Thai New Year, between the harvest and planting seasons.

Thailand's Songkran Festival - Preserving Traditions and Culture

Songkran is a three-day festival marking the start of the traditional Thai New Year and is the most important annual festival, celebrated in Thailand, Cambodia ...

Songkran 2024: Celebrating Thailand's annual New Year festival

Thailand's Songkran festival, famous for the massive nationwide water fights, offers the perfect mix of tradition and fun.

Songkran, Thailand's water festival: its Buddhist rituals, family ...

... traditions, mass water fights and dark side, from sexual harassment to drink driving. Songkran marks Thai New Year, and the old practice of ...

Songkran Water Festival 2024: The Ultimate Thai New Year ...

Prepare to be soaked in tradition and fun at Thailand's Songkran Water Festival 2024, a vibrant testament to Thai cultural heritage.

UNESCO has officially designated 'Songkran in Thailand, traditional ...

UNESCO has officially designated 'Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year festival', as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Songkran – Thai New Year - Thailand Foundation

The majority of Thais practice Buddhism, and in the most important tradition of the year like Songkran, they would not miss an opportunity to ...

What is Songkran Festival? Everything you need to know - Wanderlust

Alas, this year there will a lot less water, but a traditional soft sprinkling (rather than using water guns) is permitted, and there will be ...

Thailand's Songkran festival wins UNESCO recognition

Songkran has made a splash on the world's stage as UNESCO inscribed the traditional Thai New Year festival on its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List.

12 facts about Thai New Year Celebration

Thai New Year dates are associated with ancient traditions of tropical astrology that came to Thailand from India. 3. Songkran, which is the name of Thai ...

Songkran | Thai New Year, Water Festival, History ... - Britannica

Songkran is a New Year festival in Thailand that features splashing water ... traditions in which the primary sacred language is Pali. Sanskrit forms are ...

The Songkran Festival Thailand: Thai New Year with Joy and Water

The Songkran Festival Thailand, celebrated annually from April 13 to 15, is a vibrant expression of Thai culture and tradition.

Songkran Festival and Connecting to My Thai Roots - Yai's Thai

Growing up, we didn't really celebrate traditional Thai holidays. Like many first-gen kids in the US, I loved all the food my mom made but I was more ...

Songkran Festival: The Ultimate Guide to Celebrate Thai New Year

The Songkran Festival is a unique celebration that blends the vibrant energy of water fights with the deep-rooted traditions of Thai culture. Whether you ...

Everything you need to know about Songkran Water Festival

Everything about Songkran Water Festival - from its history and tradition to accommodation tips, we'll show you all the things you need to know.

Thailand's Songkran Festival: The Most Exciting Water War

Taking place annually in April, Songkran marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year and is famous for its spirited water fights, cultural rituals, ...

Songkran Festival Thailand: Traditions and New beginnings

Songkran Festival, Thailand's biggest celebration of the traditional New Year! Join us on this journey to dive yourself into the atmosphere ...

Songkran Festival, Traditions New & Old - Thailand Insider

What once was a simple tradition of sprinkling scented water on elders for good fortune has now become an all out, friendly, water war for those ...

Songkran Festival 2024 - Dates, Traditions, Tips | Holidify

Songkran is a national holiday in Thailand. It is celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th. However, most celebrations start at least a week in advance and ...

The History and Origin of Songkran, Thailand's New Year - Thai Outfit

... culture's communal and familial spirit. Traditional Thai Clothing During Songkran. During this time, the vibrant hues and intricate patterns of traditional ...