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SONGKRAN IN THE 4 REGIONS OF THAILAND |
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| BANGKOK AND CENTRAL THAILAND |
| BANGKOK SONGKRAN SPLENDOURS FESTIVAL |
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GRAND SONGKRAN FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY
APRIL 10, 2010/ 18.00 – 20.00 hrs
At Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram (Wat Pho), Bangkok
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SONGKRAN THAI NEW YEAR MERIT-MAKING AT NINE ROYAL TEMPLES
APRIL 10 - 15, 2010
Nine royal temples around Rattanakosin Island
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Time-honoured Buddhist customs and ancient Buddhist merit-making traditions, such as the bathing ritual in which lustral water is sprinkled over Buddha images and the building of sand stupas that are decorated with colourful flags and flowers, can be seen at the nine royal Buddhist temples dotted around Rattanakosin Island. They are:
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Wat Phra Si Rattanasasadaram (Wat Phra Kaeo) |
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Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram (Wat Pho – Temple of the Reclining Buddha) |
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Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan |
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Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan |
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Wat Bwornnivetviharn |
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Wat Chanasongkhram Ratchaworamahawihan |
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Wat Rakhangkhositaram Woramahawihan |
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Wat Arunratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (The Temple of Dawn) |
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Wat Kanlayanamit Woramahawihan |
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BANGKOK MAHA SONGKRAN (GRAND SONGKRAN) CELEBRATIONS
APRIL 12 – 15, 2010
At Laan Khon Mueng plaza in front of the Bangkok City Hall
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Procession of Phra Puttha Sihing Buddha Image
The highly revered Phra Puttha Sihing Buddha image is believed to be the spiritual guardian protecting the local community from harm. This Buddhist land-borne procession through the streets of Bangkok presents an opportunity for local residents and visitors of Buddhist faith to make merit. Scented lustral water is poured over the image as a gesture of respect. |
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The ritual bathing of Buddha images and monks |
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70th WISUTKASAT SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 10 – 11, 2010
At Wisutkasat intersection, The Mod Hotel, opposite Wat Tridhosthep temple
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Invocation ritual |
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Buddhist merit-making, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks |
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Chak Phra land-borne procession of a Buddha image |
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The ritual bathing of Buddha images and monks |
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Rot Nam Dam Hua ceremony |
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70th Miss Songkran beauty contest |
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Cultural presentations |
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BANGLUMPOO- SANTICHAIPRAKARN PARK SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 12 – 14, 2010
At Santichaiprakarn Park (Phra Sumeru fortress), Bangkok
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Procession of Phra Puttha Sihing Buddha image and bathing ritual on 12 April |
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Procession of Phra Puttha Bang Lamphu Prachanart Buddha Image
The Buddha image will be on display at Santichaiprakarn Park. |
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Buddhist merit-making, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks |
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The ritual bathing of Buddha images and monks |
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Rot Nam Dam Hua ceremony |
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Cultural presentations and performances |
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Songkran water-splashing |
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SUPHAN BURI SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 12 – 14, 2010
Along Nen Kaeow Road in the district of Amphoe Suphan Buri
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AYUTTHAYA SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
(Old Capital’s Songkran)
APRIL 13 - 15, 2010
Around the island city of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
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MON SONGKRAN FESTIVAL AT PHRA PRADAENG
APRIL 16 - 18, 2010
Phra Pradaeng District Office, Samut Prakan
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THE EASTERN SEABOARD
CHON BURI SONGKRAN FESTIVALS |
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KOH SI CHANG SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 13 - 19, 2010
Koh Si Chang Municipality and Koh Khaam Yai island, Chon Buri province
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CHON BURI BANG SAEN SONGKRAN SAND-STUPA BUILDING FESTIVAL
APRIL 16 - 17, 2010
On the beach in Bang Saen, Siracha district, Chon Buri province
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PATTAYA-NA KLEUA SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 18 – 19, 2010
Along the Pattaya beachfront, Wat Chaimongkon in South Pattaya, Chon Buri province
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SRI MAHARAJA SONGKRAN FESTIVAL IN CHON BURI PROVINCE
APRIL 19 - 21, 2010
At Koh Loi Park, Si Racha district, Chon Buri province
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| NORTHERN THAILAND |
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MUEANG SAWANKHALOK SONGKRAN FESTIVAL AND FOOD FAIR
April 11 – 15, 2010
Along the banks of Yom River, Sukhothai
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CHIANG MAI SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 12 - 15, 2010
All around Chiang Mai
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SUKHOTHAI SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 13 – 15, 2010/ 15.00 – 22.00 hrs
At Wat Traphang Thong temple in front of the Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai
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SI SATCHANALAI SONGKRAN FESTIVAL, SUKHOTHAI PROVINCE
APRIL 13 – 15, 2010/ 15.00 – 22.00 hrs
At Si Satchanalai Historical Park and Phraya Litai Memorial Plaza
Sukhothai province
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NONG KHAI THAI-LAO GRAND SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 6 – 18, 2010
At Wat Pho Chai temple and Hat Chomani beach near the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge that spans the Mekong River
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DOK KHUN SIANG KHAEN FESTIVAL
STICKY RICE WALKING STREET (Thanon Khao Neow), KHON KAEN PROVINCE
APRIL 8 - 15, 2010
At Bueng Kaen Nakhon Cultural Centre and Si Chan Road (also known as Khao Neow Road), Khon Kaen
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NAKHON PHANOM-LAO SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 12 - 15, 2010
Meuang District (Nakhon Phanom provincial centre) and Renu Nakhon Municipality, Nakhon Phanom
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HAT YAI MIDNIGHT SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 9 – 15, 2010
Niphat Uthit Road, Sanehanusorn Road, Hat Yai
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SONGKRAN FESTIVAL IN NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE
APRIL 11 – 15, 2010
Wat Phra Boromthat temple and Si Thamma Sokarat Park, Sanam Na Meuang, Phra I-suan Hall, and Phra Narai Hall, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
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SONGKRAN – THE WATER FESTIVAL ON THE BEACH & PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2010
APRIL 12-13, 2010
Loma (Dolphin) Public Park and the Port, Jungceylon Shopping Destination Patong, Phuket
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AN INTRODUCTION TO SONGKRAN
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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SONGKRAN:
ORIGINS OF THE FESTIVAL
& THE CULTURAL VALUES BEHIND SONGKRAN
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For more information, please visit www.songkran.net |
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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.
Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)
FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.
Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand |
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