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Songkran Around April 12-15 (when the Sun enters Aries) Songkran is the traditional New Year in Thailand and a public holiday. The celebration actually lasts for three days in mid-April, and takes the form of religious ceremonies as well as public festivities. Merit-making ceremonies are held at Buddhist temples, water is sprinkled on Buddhist images, and captive birds and fish are freed. Water-splashing on the streets is also a part of the festivities, especially among young people. The young do not splash older people, but instead sprinkle water on their hands or feet to honor them. The celebration is held with special Élan in Chiang Mai with beauty contests, parades, dancing, and, of course, water splashing. See also Water-Splashing Festival CONTACTS: Tourism Authority of Thailand 611 N. Larchmont Blvd., 1st Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90004 800-842-4526 or 323-461-9814; fax: 323-461-9834 www.tourismthailand.org SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 61 BkFestHolWrld-1970, p. 11 BkHolWrld-1986, Apr 13 EncyRel-1987, vol. 2, p. 553 FolkWrldHol-1999, p. 294 GdWrldFest-1985, p. 174 RelHolCal-2004, p. 219 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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