Many provinces across the country There are also activities to celebrate the Songkran Festival or Thai New Year very lively. Both Thai and foreign tourists Have fun splashing water together. Even though the temperature is sweltering especially during noon But it’s not an obstacle.
4 corners of Surat Thani city Lively playing Songkran
In front of Khao Sok National Park Surat Thani Province Foreign tourists also enjoy playing in the water during Songkran. Even though it’s still not much Because it’s half a day in the morning. Follow tourist attractions and restaurants at the Ban Chiew Lan Municipal Pier, Khao Phang Subdistrict, Ban Ta Khun District, in Ratchaprapha Dam. There are still foreign tourists. Come relax and play in the water to cool off on various rafts. Not less than 1,000-1,500 people per day, similar to the Mueang District area. There are swimming spots in 4 corners of the city and lasts for 4 days and 4 nights from 12 – 15 April 2024. There are tourists of all genders and ages. Come out and pl
ay in the water to cool off and have fun.
People from Trat transport sand to the temple.
Atmosphere of making merit on Songkran Day in Trat Province Buddhists come to carry sand to the temple to build sand pagodas. Especially at the sermon hall at Khlong Phet Temple. Wang Krachae Subdistrict Mueang Trat District has both Thais and Cambodian foreign workers. Those who come to work in Trat Province work together to offer alms and transport sand to the temple. According to ancient belief that When we walked into the temple Having your feet stuck to the ground and stuck to the sand will be a sin. Therefore, during Songkran They will work together to carry sand to the temple. For good fortune
Chedi Sai, Hang Dong District, won 1st place.
As for the sand pagoda contest Organized by the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, there were teams competing in 25 districts. Most of the works were replicas of the sand pagoda. It is the pagoda of the temple. in their own district There are some applications.
The rules stipulated that the sand pagoda should be built for 6 hours, but many teams were unable to finish it. Therefore the time was extended to 8 hours. It appeared that the sand pagoda from Hang Dong District It is an applied type of pagoda. Carved into the image of the Buddha’s face, very beautiful. Won, won first prize, won 100,000 baht, 2nd place from Mae Wang district, 3rd place from Omkoi district.
Making merit is lively at many Mae Sariang temples.
As for the atmosphere in many temples Mae Sariang District area Mae Hong Son Province There are Buddhists who come to make merit and light candles to enhance good fortune in life. On New Year’s Day, the city Like Wat Suphan Rangsi or Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chom Chaeng, Buddhists make merit, ask for blessings from monks, and light candles to enhance their destiny. Bring pork intestines and twelve zodiac signs. Come and plant it on a pile of sand pagodas. According to the belief that It will help sustain life and add prosperity to life and family.
Inthar
am Temple holds a ceremony to ask for blessings from the elderly nearly 100 years old.
As for Wat Intharam Samut Songkhram Province Organized a water pouring ceremony for the elderly nearly 100 years old, including Grandpa Mem Plang Charoenphon, a 94 year old former government teacher who lives in the area of ??Village No. 2, Mueang Mai Subdistrict, who is still strong and energetic. Come and give blessings to your children and grandchildren by Grandfather Hem Plang Charoenphon, giving tips on taking care of your health. that makes it last longer I like to eat fresh vegetables and mackerel chili paste. And please take it easy. Happy life, not stressful It will make you last a long time.
Bang Wua people organize a procession for Luang Pho Ding.
At Usapharam Temple, Bang Wua, villagers in Bang Wua Subdistrict Join together to organize a grand procession for Luang Pho Ding. Held every year during Songkran. Start organizing the procession by helping to lift the image of Luang Por Noi. and Luang Phor Ding Get o
n the parade car from Bang Wua Temple Then go up Charanyanon Road. until the procession enters the Bang Pakong District Office and will run to the upper temple, middle temple, and lower temple so that the villagers can pour water and ask for blessings
Kamphaeng Phet Songkran water bath, City Pillar Shrine is lively.
Kamphaeng Phet Municipality Organize a ceremony to worship the city’s main god, a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. For good fortune in the Songkran Festival Thai New Year’s Day People join in making offerings and paying homage. City Pillar Shrine Bring various offerings to join in the worship, then take Sompoi juice to bathe the Buddha image. and at the model city pillar Some people collect water from the city pillars. Because Kamphaeng Phet people consider it holy water. Take it home to worship. and mixed with bath water for good fortune .
Source: Thai News Agency