Chiang Mai : Chiang Mai Songkran
Festival includes a procession of Pra
Buddha Sihing, a highly revered
Buddha image, around city. People
on both sides of the road sprinkle
fragrant water on the Buddha image. This ceremony is followed by the sprinkling
of water to seek the blessing of the elders, creating sand-pagodas, and watching
Lanna cultural performances and folk games. The festival is not complete without
water-throwing activities.