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Summary Songkran Water Festival in Thailand About Songkran Festival Songkran Day by Day Breakdown Best Places to Celebrate Songkran Everybody Loves Songkran One of the coolest festivals (and I mean that in every sense – that water is cold) is Songkran Festival in Thailand. We were lucky enough to find ourselves in Chang Mai during…
Summary Songkran, Thailand Bun Pi Mai, Laos Chol Chnam Thmey, Cambodia Thingyan, Myanmar A Splashing Good Time in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar The middle of April coincides with traditional New Year celebrations in predominantly Theravada Buddhist countries. These are some of the most anticipated festivals in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s Songkran, Cambodia’s Chol Chnam Thmey,…
April 8, 2022 • 6 min read Motorbikes and riders being soaked with water during Songkran Festival © Getty Images You’ve probably heard of Thailand’s infamous water festival, known locally as Songkran, when entire city streets transform into soggy, boozy battlegrounds. However, the festival has its origins in something a lot more sober. What is…