13
Apr
Thai New Year, called Songkran, happens on April 13. It's a fun festival where people celebrate the start of a new year. One of the coolest parts is the water fights. People splash water on each other to wash away bad luck and start fresh. Families also visit temples to offer food to monks and pray. They clean their homes and pour water gently over Buddha statues for good luck. It's a time for being with family, respecting elders, and enjoying time together. Everyone has a great time, and it's like a giant water party all over Thailand!
How to celebrate Thai New Year?
Start by wearing colorful clothes and gather with family and friends. You can decorate your home with flowers and lights. In the morning, visit a temple to make a wish for the new year. Pour water over Buddha statues for good luck. In the afternoon, enjoy a playful water fight outside; use water balloons and water guns to splash each other, but remember to ask permission first. Share delicious Thai food like mango sticky rice and spring rolls. Lastly, take a moment to thank your family and exchange good wishes, giving everyone a big hug to celebrate together.
Where Thai New Year is celebrated?
- - Thailand
- - Laos
- - Cambodia
- - Myanmar
- - Sri Lanka
- - parts of India
- - parts of China
- - Vietnam
