Since you have decided to visit Thailand, your next question would probably be the perfect time for you to have a visit. Well, for you to enjoy your visit in this magnificent place you must be aware of the Thailand’s Festivities and big events for you to have a remarkable stay in this place. If you check out Thai calendar you’ll probably see for yourself the best month to visit Thailand.
Among other festivities in Thailand, tourists and vacationers are opted to spend holidays that have longest celebration. One of the most awaited events of the year not only of the local Thai but also of the vacationers is the Water Festival in Thailand or known as the Songkran Festival.
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Aside for the perfect timing which falls from the hottest month of the year on April, people gladly appreciate the way on how Thai people commemorate the event. It is one the biggest water fight. Everyone in the street is soaked in water! No one is exempted!
Water Festival in Thailand is indeed one of the time for the Thai people to rejuvenate. They use sacred water which symbolizes purification. It cleanses them for the bad things they’ve committed in their past and washed away the bad luck that may paved their way. It is also the time for their love ones and respected elder to show reverence. They also take advantage of this event to do good things and share what they have received for the whole year by visiting the Buddhist temples and monasteries and give endowment to the monks. As we can see Water Festival Thailand is not just focus on one event. It touches every aspect in life spiritually, emotionally and physically which will truly amazed the first timer travelers.
Listed are some of the most populous holidays in Thailand:
• New Year’s Day January 1
• Magha Puja February (3rd Thai astral Month, Full Moon)
• Chakri Memorial Day April 6
• Songkran Festival April 13-15
• Coronation Day May 5
• Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day May random date
• Beginning of Vassa July (8th Thai astral Month, first warning Moon)
• Chulalongkom Day October 23
• Constitution Day December 10
Whenever you plan to visit Thailand pretty sure you’ll enjoy every single moments of your stay! Have a visit and experience Water Festival in Thailand!
Water Festival in Thailand and Popular Holidays
