Songkran 2011
Thai people always look forward to one of the main celebration every year. This event is known as Songkran Festival. Most of the travelers and vacationers that witness this type of festivity were amazed on how traditionalists prepare for this once a year occasion.
The festivity is also known as Water Fight or the most awaited Thai’s New Year. There are lots of activities to look forward to on the forthcoming Songkran 2011!
It is said that Songkran has been originated from the animist Dai people of the Northern Part. This tradition is also a practice in different country located north for instance Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam and Lao State. This gala is now observed even in the southern part of Thailand. The modern festivity and its beginning legend were introduced by the Brahmin priests.
Songkran is celebrated on the hottest mid part of April. Surprising activities truly awaits the local Thai people even tourists and travelers. This main event in Thailand is considered as one of the longest Holiday nationwide. It took for about 3 days or more. In Chiang Mai where Songkran started in Thailand it has the longest celebration.
Vacationers and travelers that heard this festivity might ask on what they’ll expect on Songkran 2011. There’s a lot of overwhelming activities that’s waiting for you which is in fact a remarkable experience to everyone. Scheduled activities from the beginning up to the closing part of this event are in fact breath taking. You shouldn’t miss the fun and excitement that this occasion offers.
The common schedule of Songkran Festival is extended over 4 consecutive days including the preparation. It is normally celebrated from April 13-16. Each day focuses on different activities that will bring high regard to the tourists.
- Wan Sangkhan Lohng it is usually done in preparation for Songkran. In this day, you’ll see Thai locals cleaning their house for the forthcoming feast. In Chiang Mai it is typically the day where paraded the respected Buddha image.
- Wan Nao At this day Thai people specifically the traditionalists and conservative ones cook foods for the monks on the following day. They also construct chedis or the sand pyramid that is decorated by colorful paper and flowers.
- Wan Payawan It is the first day of New Year wherein people assembled early morning to feed the monks offer gifts, fruits, goods and new robes for the monks. It is also the start of water splashing, due to the enthusiastic water fight the festival extended into 4 days of the festivity.
- Wan Park Bpee It is the time when Thai people give respect to their relatives, elders and ancestors. Scented blessed water is decanted on the hands of individuals to give back respect to the ceremonial participants.
Looking forward to Thais’ New Year is certainly one of the most anticipated. The big occasion such as Songkran 2011 must be one of the celebrations you shouldn’t miss! It’s a worthwhile vacation for the whole family. If you are going to be in Thailand for Songkran 2011 feel free to contact us and catch up!
