Southern Grand Songkran Festival
Date:13-15 April 2009
Venue: Si Thamma Sokarat Park, Sanam Na Mueang, I-suan Hall, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Making merit to monks, bathing the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha images, Songkran processions based on Hinduism, a mini light-and-sound show presentation titled Ramayana (an ancient Indian epix), cultural shows, an anitque market, and water splashing fun.
Contact:
TAT Nakhon Si Thammarat Office
Tel: 0 7534 6515-6
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
Phuket Songkran Water Festival
(Paradise on the Beach)
Date:13-15 April 2009
Venue: Patong Beach,Phuket
The traditional gentle sprinkling of water in temples and homes is still pratised, however, overzealous Thais and tourists alike have resorted to throwing water at any passerby that dares to venture out of their hotel. It is a splashy affair for all on the day, and generally a good way to beat the heat in what is normally the hottest month of the year in Thailand. Lately, many revelers have taken to adding talcum powder or flour to the water. The victims of this high spirited affair get a real whitewash.
Contact:
TAT Phuket Office
Tel: 0 7621 1036, 0 7621 2213
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
Phra Nakhon Si Ayuthaya Songkran Festival
Date:13-15 April 2009
Venue: Around Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Merit-making activities and an alms-giving ceremony. Bathing riyual of Buddha images, the releasing of fish and birds to make good karma. Watch the beautiful procession of the Miss Songkran beautty pageant, flora float procession and cultural performances.
Contact:
TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayuttaya Office
Tel: 0 3524 6076-7
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
Wan Lai Ban Saen Songkran Festival
Date:16-17 April 2009
Venue: Bang Saen Beach, Chon Buri
An invitation is extended to monks from various temples to give blessings to different houehold. The sprinkling of lustral water to seek the blessing of elders. Water splashing is vital and a sand-stupa building contest. You can also see folk games, Miss Songkran beauty pageant and sporrts on this special occasion.
Contact:
TAT Pattaya Office
Tel: 0 3842 7667, 03842 8750
Saen Suk Municipality Office
Tel: 03835 5353-9
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
Wan Lai Pattaya Songkran Festival
Date:18-19 April 2009
Venue: Pattaya, Chon Buri
Partake in various activities around Na Kluea, Wat Chai Mongkhon and South Pattaya like the alms-giving ceremony,other religious rituals, folk entertainment, folk games and water splashing.
Contact:
TAT Pattaya Office
Tel: 0 3842 7667, 03842 8750
Pattaya City Office
Tel: 03841 0200
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
Si Maha Racha Songkran Festival and "Kong Khao" Ritual
Date:19-21 April 2009
Venue: Ko Loi Park, Si Racha District, Chon Buri
A religious ritual based around rice, light-and-sound presentation, folk games, local delicacy sales and water splashing.
Contact:
TAT Pattaya Office
Tel: 0 3842 7667, 03842 8750
Si Racha Office
Tel: 03832 2281
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival
Date:18-20 April 2009
Venue: Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan
The Phra Pradaend Songkran Festival, formerly known as the "Pak Lat Songkran Festival", with the notable addition of a colourful and elaborate ongkran procession staged by the Mon, or Raman, residents of Phra Pradaeng.You will enjoy the Songkran procession of birds and fish. View the exotic game of "Saba" played by the Mon descendants. Also check out the Beauty Queen and King Pegeant.
Contact:
TAT Nakhon Nayok Office
Tel: 0 3731 2282 , 0 3731 2284
Phra Pradaeng nicipality Office
Tel: 03841 0200
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
For more information : TAT Call Center 1672
By: Tourism Authority of Thailand. www.tourismthailand.org
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