For the thai people, songkran Festival is the most important event of the year. It is a time of fun and a special time for New Year ritual and respect for water. Songkran comes from Sanskrit meaning "move" or "change place" as it is the day when the sun chang its position inthe zodiac,in a solar calendar It is also know as the "Water Festival" aspeple believe that water will wash away badluck
Early on Apil 13, the peo[le both young and old in their new clothes go to the Wat or monstery in their village or district to offer food to the monks ther. In big cities like Bankok or Chiang Mai,The most respecful Buddha image is carried in a process along the streets to an open space foe poeple to spinkle water on to slow their respect
Songkran is also the time for the members of a family, usually scattered to stay,enjoy,and celebrate together in a family reunion. The young express their respects to the elders by pouring scented water onto the hands of their parents and geandparents, sharing good wishes and asking for blessing in a tradition called "Rod Nam Dam Hau" The elders inreturn wish the young goodluck and prosperity.