Beat The Heat of the Sun on Thailand Songkran Festival

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People who have been witness the solemnity of the Thailand Songkran cannot deny the amazement on this particular celebration. Songkran Festival has been celebrated in different Northern part countries such as Burma, Vietnam, Laos and Lao State. But what made Thailand Songkran different from the other country? I think it is merely on the location that made it prominent from the other country. Since Thailand is one of the most visited countries in Southeast Asia, more travelers and vacationers have been part of this main event.

Songkran Festival is one of the most awaited festivities in Thailand. Local Thai people have different participation in this big celebration. From the beginning of the event up to the last part of it, you can't decline all the traditional part of it. Truly brilliant! It is celebrated during the hottest day of the month of April that is why tourists from different part opted to have their vacation in this awesome island during Songkran times.

Thailand Songkran has three major dissections which are called as Wan Nao, Wan Payawan and Wan Park Bpee. Before the exact event, housewives together with their families had their general cleaning. Old belongings such as clothing and other household rubbish are thrown and burned for it will transport bad fortune to the possessor and the family. Thorough cleaning known as Wan Sangkhan Lohng must be done in preparation for the big event.

Songkran is not just focus on the big Water Fight, though majority of the tourists recognized Songkran for 3 unending days and nights Water Battle. You'd probably ask on what to expect in Thailand Songkran, first is Wan Nao in which people prepare food that they'll bring on the next day when they visit the monasteries. In this day, they are making chedis or known as sand pyramid that are decorated with colorful paper cut flowers. On the second day or Wan Payawan it is the time they visit the monks' monasteries feed them and give them gifts and new set of robes. Water Fight starts on this day. The third day is known as Wan Park Bpee the time they give respect to their ancestors, elders and relatives.

Thai people believe that Thailand Songkran is the time for life renewal and rejuvenation. That is why people from this place await and prepare for this once a year event. Beat the heat of the sun and be a part of this once a year major celebration in Thailand!