Songkran is a Thai traditional New Year which starts on April 13 every year and lasts for 3 days. Songkran festival on April 13 is Maha Songkran Day or the day to mark the end of the old year, April 14 is Wan Nao which is the day after and April 15 is Wan Thaloeng Sok which the New Year begins.
Songkran is the traditional New Year's Day Thailand. Which started on 13 April every year, including the 3-day festival week scribes in the 13th Mhasgkrants. Or dates indicate the year ended April 14 is Wan Nao. The next day, April 15, and the New Year. This is a new year begins.
Songkran means "movement" or "changing" since according to Thai astrology, the sun will move into a new sign of the Zodiac on this day. Songkran is also called the "Water Festival". Water is believed to flow and wash away all bad omens during this time. Thus, it is a time for cleaning; houses, villages, temples and spirit houses.
Songkran means Dislocation Or changes According to the astrological Thailand Sun will move into the new machine Rasi today. In addition, Also known as Songkran Water Festival again The water is believed to cleanse the evils during the festival, so it was time to clean house in the village temple and the spirit.
In the Thai tradition, the New Year begins early in the morning when faithful Thai Buddhists give alms to Buddhist monks. After that, they release caged animals, especially birds and fish. Elders and parents will be visited and respected by their children and grandchildren. The young pour scented water over their elder's hands, they in return, wish them good health, happiness and prosperity. This tradition of paying respect, is called "Rod Nam Dam Hua". April 14 is called "Family Day".
According to tradition, then Thailand New Year will begin on the morning after making the major Buddhist monks and monks. After that it will be releasing an animal in captivity. Especially birds and fish Among seniors and parents will get a tattoo of the offspring. Few users will pour scented perfume through the elderly. And he will bless your children healthy. Happy and wealth This tradition shows, Acharya revealed. Called "pouring water" on April 14 called "Family Day".
In the afternoon, Thai Buddhists sprinkle scented water on Buddha images. After that, they sprinkle perfumed water on, or throw clean, cold water over each other. Songkran is observed with excitement in the North, especially in the northern province of Chiang Mai.
In the afternoon, art, rugs, perfumes Buddha to Buddhists. After that they will cover the carpet perfume. Or clean water splash Cool to each other It is noted that Songkran has been very popular in the north. Especially in Chiang Mai
A lot of people from around the country will head up north to participate in the festivals organised there. A Miss Songkran Pageant will be held and a long and beautiful parade will be organised.
Many people from all over the country. Heading north to attend the festival held there. Miss Songkran Contest and Parade procession of any length. It was held with
In Bangkok, the Buddha image "Buddhasihing" is brought out from the National Museum for people to sprinkle lustral water at Sanam Luang, opposite the Grand Palace. Anyone who goes out on the street is likely to get a thorough soaking. People believe that water will wash away bad luck, and splashing water over friends or anyone will give them a New Year blessing.
Bangkok Buddha "Buddha's Himalayan Banks" has been removed from the National Museum. So that people have water at Sanam Luang. Opposite Wat Phra Kaew Anyone out walking the streets. Must saturate them People believed that water will wash the bad luck and the water splashing my friends or anyone to New Year greeting to them.
Refer
http://school.obec.go.th/nongplamowit/songkran1.html (English text)
http://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Songkran (illustration)