Songkran festival 2013

SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2013

Songkran Festival (Water festival) is one of the grandest festival in the Thai events calendar

This year, 2013, the festival occurs from April 13 through 15 and this event marks the traditional beginning of New Year in Thailand

Happy New Year!!!

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Songkran, arguably the biggest water fight in the world, signifies the washing away of bad thoughts and actions, and bring good luck in New Year

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Both Buddha sculptures and elder people are sprinkled with water in order to symbolize deep respect

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Sand Stupa building contest, paying homage at nine sacred temples and grand procession of floral floats are carried out during the festival time

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Epicenter of Songkran is around the old city moat in Chiang Mai. But massive celebrations can be seen in Bangkok, Phuket etc

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