![]() The light of hope is floating on the water, and the goddess is showing the way. ![]() ![]() The night is dark, but the moon shines brightly. So what to do in Thailand next summer? Join Songkran Festival, of course! Splashing water is to cleanse oneself, washing away bad things, and the water also represents prosperity. What else? Oh, they splash themselves and others! Water Fight! It’s a meaningful 3-day-war though. In believing by doing so will give them good luck, Thai people pour water mixed with Thai traditional perfume on Buddha images, Buddhist monks, and elders. As the meaning of Songkran is ‘to pass,’ they visit temples, making merit and praying for the new year. Why? Because it’s a long awaiting holiday, Songkran Festival! It’s a Thai Traditional New Year where family and friends join together and show gratitude to their elders. However, Thai people are excited and looking forward to this month. It is well-known that the weather in Thailand is hot, and April is the hottest month of all. Where: Thailand Nationwide | When: 13-15 April There are numerous annual cultural festivals in Thailand, however these are the eight that you should put in your bucket-list! With influences from religions including Buddhism and Hinduism and countries such as China, India and Cambodia, this country offers a unique combination of culture for us to enjoy. The culture of Thailand has been crafted for over 700 years and evolved greatly over time. This land of smile definitely has one of the richest histories and cultures in the world.
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