Songkran is the most important of Thai festivals and holidays , and it marks the start of the astrological New Year.
The festivAl is celebrated in April over a period of four days.
Songkran is closely associated with water.
Traditionally, people pour water on elders and family member to bring good fortune .
In the home, people clean images of Buddha with scented water.
nowadays songkran has become a festival in which people splash strangers on the streets using a water gun, a bucket, or a hose.
Fortunately is takes place during the hottest time of the year, so a cool shower is a welcome relief.
Everyone gets drenched in water, all in the spirit of good fun, except for monks, who are spared from the showers.