Re: 2009 Song Kran Holiday in Thailand

chucriat · ข้อมูลby **chucriat** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:19 pm

Songkran' (from the Sanskrit word Sankranti, signifying the sun's shift from one zodiac to another) heralds the beginning of the solar year and is the most important festival for the people of Thailand. The festival is celebrated over three days, 'Mahasongkran' on the 13th of April marks the end of the old year, Wan Nao (14th April) is the day after and April 15 is Wan Thaloeng Sok when the New Year begins.

milfordplaza · ข้อมูลby **milfordplaza** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:59 pm

Yes, i have been able to witness this thai custom thrilling and fantastic. seeing people throwing water and i think this was originated as a way to pay respect to people.