SI SATCHANALAI SONGKRAN FESTIVAL, SUKHOTHAI PROVINCE
APRIL 8-12, 2009
At Si Satchanalai Historical Park and Phraya Litai Memorial Plaza
Sukhothai province
Gain insights into traditional Thai ways during the Songkran Thai New Year celebrations held at Si Satchanalai Historical Park, one of Thailand’s UNESCO-designated Cultural World Heritage Site.
Activities
Participate in Songkran merit-making.
To ensure an auspicious start to the new year, merit-making offerings will be presented to a total of 109 Buddhist monks.
Witness an invocation ritual performed in honour of past Thai kings
Enjoy the colourful Songkran procession which offers some insight into local culture and way of life
Tour of the Sisatchanalai Historical Park on elephant back
IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.
