I WONDER - Why Do People Clean During Songkran?

The video discusses the significance of spring cleaning during the Songkran Festival in Thailand. It highlights how family members return home to participate in this tradition, which symbolizes washing away the past year's misfortunes. The act of cleaning is believed to remove sins and prepare the home for better luck in the coming year. Dust and rubbish are considered to bring bad luck, and their removal is essential for a prosperous new year.

What is the significance of the Songkran Festival in terms of family gatherings?

• It is a time for family members to travel abroad.

• It is a time for family members to return home and celebrate together.

• It is a time for family members to exchange gifts.

• It is a time for family members to move away.

How is spring cleaning during the Songkran Festival symbolically similar to another practice?

• It is similar to planting new trees.

• It is similar to cooking traditional meals.

• It is similar to painting the house.

• It is similar to using water to cleanse oneself.

What do Thai people aim to remove from their homes during spring cleaning?

• Old furniture

• Dust and rubbish

• Family heirlooms

• New appliances

What is the belief associated with dust and rubbish in the house?

• They bring good luck.

• They bring bad luck.

• They are a sign of wealth.

• They are a sign of prosperity.

What is the purpose of spring cleaning in preparation for the new year?

• To sell the house.

• To redecorate the house.

• To remove any sins and prepare for better luck.

• To prepare the home for guests.