Songkran is a Sanskrit word in Thai form which means the entry of the sun into any sign of the Zodiac. But the Songkran in this particular instance is when the sun enters the sign of Aries or the Ram. Its full name is Maha Songkran or Major Songkran to distinguish it from the other ones. But the people call it simply the Songkran for it is the only one they know and in which they take interest. It is their traditional New Year when they can enjoy their holidays to the full with no economic hindrance
Significance
The festival is the time to remind the people that they need to recognize and respect what their parents have done for them throughout their life. The festival also encourages the people to pay a visit to old neighbors and strengthen relationships with them.
The festival is the time to remind the people that they need to recognize and respect what their parents have done for them throughout their life. The festival also encourages the people to pay a visit to old neighbors and strengthen relationships with them.
Celebrations
During the festival, people visit Buddhist temples and worship the great Buddha. They also offer food to monks and cleanse the image of the Buddha with water and gentle Thai perfume. The latter is supposed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
During the festival, people visit Buddhist temples and worship the great Buddha. They also offer food to monks and cleanse the image of the Buddha with water and gentle Thai perfume. The latter is supposed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
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