Songkran: World's Biggest Water Festival in Thailand

Songkran is the most famous festival in Thailand. Recently it has been added to "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO.

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It is World’s biggest water festival where whole country emerges itself in the celebration.

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Songkran is Buddhist New Year. Which is celebrated for 3 days.

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Festival begins with pouring water on Lord Buddha and taking blessings from monks and elderly people.

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And then the water fight begins.

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The festival marks as a symbol of washing away of one’s sins and bad luck and welcoming New Year.

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It is also celebrated in other South Asian and Southeast Asian countries.

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But the best celebration you'll find in Thailand.

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