Songkran

It is the biggest festival in Thailand and the most fun festival in Thailand and maybe a world festival. Its date is 13 April. People will pay their respects to the elders by pouring scented water over the palms of their hands. The elders in return wish the youngsters good luck and prosperity. In the afternoon, after performing a bathing rite for Buddha images and the monks, the celebrants both young and old, joyfully splash water on each other. The most-talked about celebration takes place in the northern province of Chiang Mai where Songkran is celebrated from April 13 to 15. During this period, people from all parts of the country flock there to enjoy the water festival, to watch the Miss Songkran Contest and the beautiful parades. In Bangkok, the Buddha image “Buddhasihing” is brought out from the Nation Museum for people to sprinkle lustral water at Sanam Luang opposite the Grand Palace