Songkran - Thai New Year
18/04/2010 - 20/04/2010
Place of event: Pattaya
The most frenetic festival in Thailand is Songkran, the Thai New Year and what would appear to be a national water fight. Traditionally it was celebrated by Buddha images being bathed with water and the showing of respect to monks and elders. From the sprinkling of water onto someone's hands it has evolved into mass drenching for anyone who decides to venture outdoors. In Pattaya especially, the festivities are likely to continue for longer than the national holidays and can stretch out for almost a week.
