The Songkran festival is celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year's Day from 13 to 15 April. It is coincidence with the New Year of many calendars in South and Southeast Asia. Songkran is the largest celebration in Thailand and arguably the largest water fight in the world; plan on at least three days or more.
Officially known as Songkran, the water festival is about cleaning, purification and fresh starts. Houses are cleaned, Buddha statues are gently washed with scented water and elders are honored by pouring water respectfully over their hands.Although the origins of Songkran are far more religious, splashing complete strangers with water has become the main attraction of the festival. Dousing or sorinkling people with water signifies the washing away of bad thoughts and actions and brings them good luck in the new year.
As a procession and formalities end, a throng forms in the streets to dance, party and throw water in good-nature fun. Many Thais add ice in their water and travel in teams that wear masks and carry large water cannons.
Using water cannons to shoot the strangers
Elephants also joined the Songkran festival as they are the national animal of Thailand
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