Cheers to New Beginnings! Here's How To Celebrate Songkran Like A Local

Get soaked in Songkran!

An annual celebration marking the Buddhist New Year in Thailand, merriment and traditional rituals fill the streets during this exciting festival. Don't be surprised to encounter water fights on the streets as this event is also known as the Water Splashing Festival! Prepare extra clothes because it's about to get wet and wild! 

Attending the next Songkran festival? Here's where and how you can celebrate the Thai New Year like a local!

Be a good sport and enjoy a thrilling game of water fights with friendly strangers on the streets. Many major Songkran-related events hold fun water fights all over Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hat Yai, and Phuket so it won't be hard to join one. Who knows? You might even gain new friends along the way!

Thailand takes pride in their majestic temples, and the festive season of Songkran is a great time to visit them. Join locals as they start the Buddhist new year right by visiting temples to make merits. They also offer food to monks, and seek blessings as they welcome a brand new year.  

The Songkran festival honors Thai culture and heritage so this is the perfect opportunity to take part in local traditions. One of which is the pouring of scented water over Buddha statues. A practice that symbolizes purification and cleansing, join the Thais in welcoming the new year with a clean, fresh slate.

During Songkran, Thais return to their hometowns to be with their families. They also take this time to participate in traditional rituals like the pouring of scented water on the hands of their elders. Believed to be a sign of respect, this shows how Thais value their families a lot. So if you are spending Songkran with your homies, specifically with an elder relative, then take this opportunity to shower them love and enjoy a memorable family bonding!

Songkran is one big happy celebration so feel free to be in your festive colors. And don't forget to wear comfortable ones at that. Believe us, this will come in handy the moment you step onto the streets to join the water fights. You'll be wet yet in style!

As there will be water fights almost everywhere, many streets are expected to close. Hence, you will have to learn to navigate the city by commuting! Don't worry as commuting is easy and safe in Thailand. For a convenient ride, we urge you to check out the place you'll be visiting beforehand. Virtual maps are pretty reliable too! 

Songkran festival is a party so go have a feast! Immerse in the local scene and check out what's hot in the street markets. Enjoy a variety of delicious and authentic Thai food as you take a break from all that wet fun!

A Songkran celebration is not complete without praying for good fortune, peace, and love. Attract a wonderful new year by manifesting positivity into your life. Clean out the negative energy as you pose your mind to receive tremendous blessings! Happy Songkran!