High Five Facts - Songkran

The Songkran Festival marks the Thai New Year, celebrated with water to symbolize washing away the past year. It includes spring cleaning to remove bad luck, visiting Buddhist temples, and creating sand stupas. Water fights are a popular and fun tradition, with respect shown to elders and monks.

What is the significance of water during the Songkran Festival?

How do Thai people prepare their homes for the new year during Songkran?

What activities do people engage in at Buddhist temples during Songkran?

Describe the tradition of creating sand stupas during the Songkran Festival.

What are the rules regarding water fights during Songkran?