Songkran (Thai New Year)
Songkran is also known as the Water Festival because water is important in this celebration. People visit temples and wash Buddha statues with water. You may also see water gun and water balloon fights in the streets. People may dump water buckets or sprinkle water on you as you pass. It is a symbol of cleansing. This video is from the 2013 Songkran Festival.
Links
New Year in Thailand (Asia Kids Society)
Songkran Festival (Thaiways Magazine)
Songkran Festival (Chiff)
Songkran Festival (Thaiways Magazine)
Songkran Festival (Chiff)