Songkran Festival
Is the Thai New Year. Which abide the ancient continuity. And a national culture that is deeply embedded in the beautiful life of people the word "Songkran" comes from a dead language, Ericsson Inc., or move through the means of movement means Thai long.
The sun moved into the universe of any dignity. Is any dignity. However, the interpretation of Thai people generally use. Defined only on the sun and time moving into Aries in April only.
Songkran Festival is a tradition of New Year's in hot countries. Unlike the countries discussed in the winter issue of the New Year. Songkran Day is the day together, including all 3.
On 13 April Mahasonggkrans. Day or New Year's Eve means a big step up grilled or Songkran is the year that orbit the sun into Aries. A major cleaning day. Cleansing the body. And hearts to clean. Start playing a splash on the first day.
14 days on medium or Wannao means is located on the next day from day 1 Mahasongkrans the sun into the Ram already. A day that typically has many local activities such as play. Tradition of carrying sand into the temple or monastery , build sand pagodas and Songkran Festival parade. The cultural and entertain other play ... splash traditional Thai often play this very special day.
And on April 15 is New Year's day means the day the new era. Is put on merits welcome the new year. Emissions released birds, fish. The charity dedicated to fathers who passed away. Pouring water on the hands of revered elders and asking for blessing to the new year is similar to the glory of New Life and provide a clean priest Buddha is also honorable national importance. Today also played the same splash. But in the legend of the Songkran Festival is also associated with the Nang Songkran. Evidence has shown in the main stone inscription of Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram
Ratchaworamahawihan(Wat Pho).