Celebrate Thai New Year with food, prayers, art The Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota will host its annual Minnesota Songkran Festival this weekend on Capitol Grounds to celebrate Thai New Year with ...

Discover a great Songkran celebration atmosphere in ‘Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2025’ at all Central shopping centers nationwide, which serve as festive landmarks where Thais and tourists ...

Rooted in the Sanskrit word Sankranti, meaning the movement of the sun between zodiac signs, Songkran is more than just a date. It’s a cultural explosion of rituals, family and of course — food.

For three days every April, Thailand becomes a giant splash zone. Songkran is celebrated from the 13th to 15th and blends spiritual rituals with joyful chaos, honouring New Year traditions while ...

"Songkran is very inclusive – the water splashing is open to everyone, although it's always important to understand and respect the cultural boundaries," Mongkolwongsiri cautioned.

For decades, Songkran has been celebrated peacefully in Penang, embraced by our Thai and Siamese communities and enjoyed by Penangites of all backgrounds. There has never been a question of morality – ...

Now’s your chance. Songkran revelers often dress up in bright, colorful, flower-covered shirts. Thailand’s seasonal culinary delights Food is a huge part of the Songkran equation.

On the surface, Thailand’s annual Songkran festival does indeed appear to be just one great big water fight. Every April, people young and old take to the streets all over the country, armed ...

Thailand’s Songkran festival, famous for its massive water fights, offers the perfect mix of tradition and fun. Here’s what visitors can expect in 2025.