Songkran is one of the most famous and fun-filled festival of
Thailand. The underlying significance of Songkran Festival is
the process of cleansing and purification. Also to start
traditional Thai New Year afresh. Its Characteristic tradition
of water-throwing ranging from a courteous sprinkle or a polite
splash, to harmless water pistols and showers from garden hoses
to the well-aimed bucket or water-cannon delivered in a festive
spirit. People come from all over the world to enjoy all kinds
of entertainment during the festival. In a way, Songkran is not
only a refreshing solution to “beating the heat” in the hottest
season of the year, but also the time for reunions and family
ties are renewed. During this very special National Holiday,
Thai citizens will find time to perform their annual rites of
showing respect to their ancestors. The highlight of the
festival will include the younger Thais paying respect to their
elders by sprinkling their hands with flower-scented water.
Also, the festivities would inc