Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Songkran Festival
Date: 13 – 14 April 2008
Venue:
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit,
and around the island city, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Activities:
Making merit to the monks, releasing of birds and fish, paying homage to the elderly.
Hi-Light: 13 April 2008
06.00 hrs. - Making merit to the monks at the front of Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit
14.00 hrs. - The grand procession of the Songkran tradition, enjoying splashing water with elephants at the old city.
Bangkok Songkran Festival
Date: 12 – 15 April 2008
Venue: at 9 royal temples and around Rattanakosin Island
Hi-Light:
- Songkran Celebration of the 4 Regions (southern section of Sanam Luang near Wat Phra Kaeo)
- Bathing
of Buddha images from the 4 regions, local food and dessert making
demonstrations, and cultural shows from various regions.
Open Ceremony on 12th April 2008 18.00-21.00 hrs. at Wat Arun (Wat Chaeng)
- Paying worship at 9 royal temples around Rattanakosin Island.
On 12-15 April 2008 09.00-18.00 hrs. :
Wat Phra Sri Rattanasasadaram (Wat Phra Kaeo)
Wat Chetaphon (Wat Pho)
Wat Suthat, Wat Saket
Wat Bowonniwet
Wat Chanasongkram
Wat Rakung
Wat Arun (Wat Chaeng)
Wat Kalayanamitr
Participants will receive a Passport of the 9 temples at each public
relations point of each temple. After receiving the stamp from all the
temples, a coupon for a lucky prize will be given.
- Fun-filled splashing in traditional Thai dress, Khao San Road with
various forms of Songkran fun, on 4-15 April 2008 at 07.00-18.00 hrs.
- Banglamphu community at Santi Chaiprakarn Park, Phra Athit Road and Wisut Kasat., on 12-13 April 2008
Chiang Mai Songkran Festival
Date:
12-15 April 2008
Venue:
All around in Chiangmai city, Chiangmai province
Activities:
A procession and bathing of the Phra Phuttasihing, paying homage to
elderly, local traditional shows and local artistic game demonstration
, splashing water around the city ditch, walking street and all
international food.
Hi-Light:
| 12 April 2008 |
| 07.00 hrs. |
Royal
Flora Garden (Ratchaphruek), there is a piling rice to 99 monks and
grand opening Songkran festival by the Minister of Tourism and Sport
Ministry. |
| 13 April 2008 |
| 14.00 hrs. |
a procession and bathing of the Phra Phuttasihing and Miss Songkran parade from Naowarat bridge to Wat Phra Sing. |
| 14 April 2008 |
| 16.00 hrs. |
a parade of sand-carrying back to temple & Mai Kham Sari from Saphan Lek (Iron bridge) to the temple on Tha Phae Street. |
| 15 April 2008 |
| 13.30 hrs. |
a parade of paying homage for Chiang Mai Governor from Three Kings monument to the Governor’s Office. |
Chonburi Songkran Festival
Date:
18 – 19 April 2008
Venue:
Pho Na Kleua Public Park, Chon Buri
Activities:
Procession of the Buddha image for the people to bathe, along the
Pattaya beach, local games, various arts and cultural performances,
piling rice tradition, paying homage to the elderly, Miss Songkran
Beauty Contest and enjoy splashing water along the beach of Pattaya.
Hi-Light:
| 19 April 2008 |
| 08.00 hrs. |
Procession of the Buddha image for the people to bathe and enjoying splashing water along the Pattaya beach. |
Hat Yai Midnight Songkran Festival, Songkhla
Date:
11 – 14 April 2008
Venue:
Niphat Uthit Road, Sanehanusorn Road, Hat Yai
Activities:
| 12 April 2008 |
| 18.00 hrs. |
A procession of Songkran festival. |
| 13 April 2008 |
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Miss Songkran Beauty Contest and various forms of entertainment and
local games as well as playing splashing water in the evening. |
Dok Khun Siang Khaen Festival and Sticky Rice Street Khon Kaen
Date:
13-15 April 2008
Venue:
Area of Beung Kan and Si Chan Road, Khon Kaen
Activities:
A procession of floral carts, I san food contest, Khon Kaen local food
festival, a parade for bathing Buddha for blessing , paying homage to
elderly and local cultural entertainment.
Hi-Light:
| 14 April 2008 |
| 10.00 hrs. |
A procession of Koon flower carts and splashing water around Si Chan road ( Khao Niao road). |
Nakhon Phanom Songkran and Lao New Year Festival
Date:
12 – 15 April 2008
Venue:
Mueang District and Renu Nakhon Municipality, Nakhon Phanom
Activities:
bathing ceremony of the birthday Chedi; participate in making the sand
Buddha image that is believed to bless people with good health, as well
as living longer
Hi-Light:
Tying the holy string around the 2000-year-old Chedi that is revered by
the people of Thailand and Lao PDR. and is located in the middle of the
Mekong river to pray and bless for both Thai Lao neighbors.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Songkran Festival
Date:
11 – 15 April 2008
Venue:
Wat Phra Boromthat and Si Thamma Sokarat Park, Sanam Na Meuang, I-suan
Hall, and Phra Narai Hall, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Activities:
Wat Boromthat: tradition of paying worship to the Phrathat at Songkran.
Sanam Na Mueang, Si Thamma Sokarat Park, I-suan Hall, and Phra Narai
Hall, a procession of Phra Puttasihing, Nang Kradan and The Yam Pa Wai
Swinging ceremony, local sweets and food festival, free kanom Chin
festival, and splashing of water.
Hi-Light:
| 13 April 2008 |
| 17.00 hrs. |
A procession of Phra Puttasihing from sport yard to the yard of the
city 14 April 2008 at 18.00 hrs. A procession of Nang Dan at I-suan
Hall
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Thai-Lao Songkran Festival Nong Khai
Date:
12 – 18 April 2008
Venue:
at Wat Pho Chai, Nong Khai
Activities:
Food street on 13 April 2008, at 7.00 hrs. and Celebrate with a
procession of the well-known Thai-Lao Buddha image, “Luang Pho Phra Sai
Songkran The Water Festival on the Beach Phuket
Date:
10-13 April 2008
Venue:
Loma Park and The Port, Jungsilon Department Store Patong beach, Phuket
Activities:
View the procession of Phra Phuttha Sihing along Patong Beach, paying
homage to the elderly, demonstrations of Thai culture and Thai games,
procession of motorcycles, and enjoy splashing water.
Hi-Light:
| 13 April 2008 |
| 09.00 hrs. |
Giving
alms to monks at Dophin Park, then splashing water “Water Festival on
the Beach” at Patong beach and Mid-night Songkran at Soi Bang La. |
Songkran Festival at Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
Date:
18-20 April 2008
Venue:
Downtown district of Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
Activities:
Swan and centipede flags parade, Miss Songkran parade, decorated
vehicles and all beautiful ladies wearing Thai Raman dresses parades
also traditional local games especially Sa-ba of Thai Raman tribe, and
paying homage to the elderly, Miss and Mister Songkran beauty contest
as well as how to play splashing water as Thai-Raman traditional way
Hi-Light:
| 20 April 2008 |
| 13.00 hrs. |
Miss Songkran festival parade |
| 15.30 hrs. |
birds & fishes parade for releasing them back to the nature being held at Wat Protget Chettharam |
| 18-20 April 2008 |
| 19.00 hrs. |
Traditional local game ( Sa-ba Raman and Sa-ba Toi) being held at ancient Plaeng FaiFa fort and Raman village. |
Sukhothai Songkran Festival
Date:
8 - 12 April 2008
Venue:
Si Satchanalai Historical Park, Sukhothai
Activities:
a parade paying homage to the governor of Sukhothai, local
entertainment and games, local merchandise and fruit as well as an
elephant riding around the ancient city.
Hi-Light:
| 12 April 2008 |
| 15.00 hrs. |
a parade of 30 elephants crossing Kang Luang, Yom river to the Si Satchanalai Historical Park, Sukhothai. |
(Specialty: 7 April 2008. Procession of local tradition procedure of
how to become a monk and parade by elephants which is the unique part
of Hadsiew village people)
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