SONGKRAN

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Songkran (สงกรานต์) is the most important feast for Thai people. Often called "water festival", Songkran is the ancient Thai New Year's Day happening mid-April. Nowadays the official Thai New Year's Day happens the 1^st January.

SONGKRAN FAIR

Normally the Songkran fair lasts five days. For exceptional cases, it can be shorter. In year 2017, it lasts only three days due to the death of Thailand's king in year 2016.

This year the Songkran fair features a Takraw (ตะกร้อ) game competition including Thai national team.

Takraw teams have to score 1500 points in twenty minutes. Score calculation is complex but it is achievable.

As usual, there is a speech from local leaders to present today events.

Teammates need to put the ball in a net by using either feet, hand, head or elbow.

It is becoming even more difficult for Takraw teams when night time is arriving.

Tonight there is even a feminine Takraw team. They score as well as masculine teams

There is full audience to watch the Takraw teams tonight and see their great score achievements.

RAMWONG COMPETITION

Some performances are featuring children from the local village.

Traditional dances and songs are performed on the concert stage.

Songkran is an important day so many people wear their best clothes on that day.

Children performance is over. It is time for the traditional "RAMWONG" dance contest for adults!

A big dance floor is ready for the traditional "RAMWONG" dance contest. It decorated with multiple colorful flags.

One of the highlights of Songkran celebration is the "RAMWONG" competition (รำวง ยอนยุค).

It is old style dance celebration. Most of the performers are middle age people, who are wearing beautiful costumes.

Competion between teams is happening. It is a friendly competition.

Rewards range from 1500 baht to 3000 baht for the best teams. Eggs are offered to other participants.

The best teams are invited on the concert stage in order to receive their reward.

SONGKRAN PARADE

A Songkran parade always features a beautiful local Miss Songkran sitting on a decorated float.

Normally people cannot seat anymore in the rear part of the pick up vehicle in order to prevent deadly accidents. It is only authorized during Songkran period as people play with water.

The Songkran parade, featuring multiple floats and lively music, is going through the village.

Songkran festival Photo Gallery

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