Splash Festival (Songkran), Thailand - April 13, 2008

I just celebrated Songkran and it was so great. This is pretty hot, but Songkran has brought us happiness and smiles .. ** Water sprayed all over you;) ** Enjoy my vid and thanks for watching .. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year from the previous time. This is a festival, kindness, love, compassion, hugs, and gratitude, with water as a means of expression. The word Songkran comes from Sanskrit means to move or step forward. The first day of Songkran insteadwhen you move the sun in Aries fish, New Year's Day marks the solar system Brahmins. Songkran Festival, Songkran Festival falls on 13, 14 and 15 April each year. The first day is known as Maha Songkran Songkran or large. The Thai government has declared Songkran festival as an extended vacation, so that the people return to their hometown for family reunions, merit-making and reuniting with others in their community. April 13 isalso declared the day of the elderly over and the government. The occasion marks the appreciation of the elderly population for his many years working in the family and the country. The April 14, the date chosen to celebrate the Family Day and love the family together. The significance of Songkran Songkran Festival is considered one of the most important traditions in Thailand because the three most important values in the Thai way of life, these are: the value of family coverage is Songkran...



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