Thailand is one of the countries in Asia that has many tourist destinations, culinary, to events that attract the attention of Asian and foreign tourists. One of the events that attract tourists is the Songkran Festival which is a traditional Thai New Year. The Songkran Festival is regularly held every year on April 13-15.
The Songkran celebration is rich with symbolic traditions. Visiting local temples and offering food to the Buddhist monks is commonly practiced. On this specific occasion, performing water pouring on Buddha statues and the young and elderly is a traditional ritual, representing purification and the washing away of one’s sins and bad luck. As a festival of unity, people who have moved away usually return home to their loved ones and elders. Paying reverence to ancestors is an important part of Songkran tradition.
The holiday is known for its water festival. Major streets are closed to traffic and are used as arenas for water fights. Celebrants, young and old, participate in this tradition by splashing water on each other. Traditional parades are held and in some venues “Lady Songkran” or “Miss Songkran” is crowned. where contestants are clothed in traditional Thai dress.
If you want to experience the excitement of Thailand in April, here are some tips to prepare before you join the Songkran Festival:
Dress Code
Wear comfortable clothes and bright colors like you want to go to the beach. T-shirts, shorts, and sandals are the right outfit for you to wear during the water festival. Avoid clothes with thick and white materials. For women, you can use a crop top to make your appearance look fashionable
Accessories
Don’t forget to wear sunglasses, the choice of sunglasses with unique frames can make your appearance more stylish. During the water festival, it’s better to use a small, simple and waterproof bag to store all your valuables. Don’t carry too much stuff and stay alert while you are playing water wars.
Waterproof Camera Bag / Holder
Apart from having fun and participating in the Songkran Festival, one of the main purposes of coming to this event is to take photos and create content for social media. Prepare a waterproof camera bag/holder, to keep your camera safe during the water festival.
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