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Songkhran In Thailand

Due to the influence of the western culture,
almost all nations celebrate January 1 as NewApril 14 is considered as a day between old
Year's day, but each country has its own dayyear and New Year, as this day does not
of welcoming its New Year. Songkhran is abelong to any year they consider it as an odd
traditional New Year celebrated by the peopleday. On this day people will not perform any
of Thailand. Songkhran is celebrated fromsort rituals. They also advise their children
April 13 to 15 each year. People celebratenot  to  quarrel  with  others.
this day as a day of fun by throwing water on
each  other.On the 15th, people visit temples early in
the morning. Later, they offer food to
Songkhran is a festival of three days andBuddhists monks. On this day all family
celebrated on April 13, 14 and 15 . However,members try to be together. The younger
the Thai consider 15th as the most auspiciousmembers of the family visit homes of elders
day and they celebrate it as New Year. Theto seek their blessings. The younger members
festival commences on April 13 withalso ask for forgiveness for the mistakes
fireworks. People believe that burningthey have done. The elders forgive them by
firecrackers will help them drive away evilgiving them their blessings and offer words
forces. They give utmost importance toof guidance. After this, people enjoy
cleaning on this particular day. They cleanthemselves by throwing water on each other.
their houses, clothes, and all theirThey also mix some color in the water and
belongings. People also take care of theirsplash it on each other.
personal  appearances  by having a head bath.



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