Songkran Festival

What does the word "Songkran" mean?

• To wash

• To celebrate

• To move or change

• To pray

How long does Songkran last?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

What is the main purpose of celebrating Songkran?

• To welcome the new year

• To celebrate a king's birthday

• To honor ancestors

• To have fun with water

How do people celebrate Songkran today?

• By cooking special food

• By cleaning homes

• By having water fights

• By praying in temples

Why do people pour water on Buddha statues and elders?

• To celebrate their birthdays

• To show respect and ask for blessings

• To cool them down

• To clean their homes

What is the significance of water in the Songkran festival?

• It represents purity and good health

• It helps people cool off

• It symbolizes washing away bad luck

• It is used for cooking food

What do water fights symbolize in the Songkran festival?

• Washing away bad luck and starting fresh

• Fun and enjoyment for tourists

• A way to compete with others

• A practice to honor ancestors

How do young people show respect to older family members during Songkran?

• By cooking food for them

• By offering gifts

• By pouring scented water on their hands

• By decorating their homes

What do elders give in return for the respect shown by the younger generation?

• Money

• Food

• Blessings for health, happiness, and success

• Gifts and toys

What is the purpose of visiting temples during Songkran?

• To make merit and ask for blessings

• To participate in music festivals

• To compete in beauty contests

• To clean the temples