PATTAYA-NA KLEUA SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 18, 2009
Laan Pho Park, Na Kleua sub-district in Pattaya
Except the building of sand stupas on the beach and the local landscape, Songkran Thai New Year rituals and celebrations in Pattaya are similar to those performed in other parts of the country.
Activities
A procession of the Buddha image along the Pattaya beachfront road offering local residents and visitors an opportunity to participate in the ritual bathing of a revered Buddha image.
Merit-making
Rice and dry foodstuff are presented to Buddhist monks and temples as merit-making offerings.
The ritual bathing of Buddha images at temples
Rot nam dam hua ceremony
Scented lustral water is poured on the hands of elders and individuals held in high esteem in a gesture of respect.
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.
