I WONDER - What Is Songkran?

The Songkran festival marks the Thai New Year, celebrated with water to symbolize washing away the past year and welcoming the new one. It starts on April 13th and lasts three days, emphasizing moving forward in life. The festival also marks the beginning of the Buddhist New Year.

What is the main element of the Songkran festival?

• Wind

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

When does the Songkran festival begin each year?

• April 1st

• April 13th

• May 13th

• May 1st

What does the Songkran festival symbolize for the people of Thailand?

• Staying in the past

• Honoring ancestors

• Moving forward in life

• Celebrating the harvest

How is water used during the Songkran festival?

• To cook traditional meals

• To clean the streets

• To wash away the previous year

• To water the crops

What new beginning does the Songkran festival mark?

• The start of the harvest season

• The start of the rainy season

• The start of the Thai calendar

• The start of the Buddhist New Year