In northern Thailand, people may carry handfuls of sand to their neighborhood monastery in order to recompense the dirt that they have carried away on their feet during the rest of the year. The sand is then sculpted into stupashaped piles and decorated with colorful flags.
• Some people make New Year resolutions - to refrain from bad behavior, or to do good things.
• Songkran is a time for cleaning and renewal.
• Besides washing household Buddha images, many Thais also take this opportunity to give their home a thorough cleaning."Blessed" Water to Give Good Fortune to Elders and Family
• The throwing of water originated as a