SPLISH SPLASH!
“Songkran” The world’s largest water battle…
Looking for a reason to go to Thailand? If you are fond of water, here is the Songkran Festival.
Songkran comes from Sanskrit. The word means “New Year” and is the celebration of the Lunar New Year in Thailand.. During the Songkran period, which is the largest water festival in the world, thousands of people take to the streets to celebrate this crazy festival.
Every year on the 13th, 14th and 14th of April. 15. During the festival, which is celebrated for 3 days, all over the country is in turmoil.. In some parts of the country, the festival lasts up to 7 to 10 days instead of 3 days.
Thousands of people holding hoses, barrels, buckets full of ice and water guns fill the streets, and passers-by get wet
Songkran is one of Thailand’s most important and respected festivals. The whole family gets together during the festival, they spend time together. And all together Buddha is washed and purified.. It is believed that good luck will come and prosperity will come with this method of blessing.
If you want to have fun like children and remember your childhood for a moment, you should definitely take your place in this festival.
We recommend that you protect your personal belongings, use plastic and waterproof bags, and even wear a bikini or swim shorts, as the whole country is under soggy water throughout the festival.
