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BANGKOK, 12 April 2022: The Tourism Authority of Thailand is hosting the \u2018Amazing Songkran 2022 Celebrations\u2019 <\/strong><\/em>at 10 temples in Bangkok and the \u2018Songkran Music Heritage Festival 2022\u2019<\/strong><\/em> in Ayutthaya and Songkhla, as well as supporting Songkran festivities elsewhere in Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Songkran Festival, \na nationwide holiday that runs from 13 to 15 April, will convene under\nCovid-19 guidelines that highlight the traditional and cultural aspects of the\nfestival and ban rowdy parties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TAT confirmed it would focus on the centuries-old origins\nand traditions of the Thai New Year, a time when family comes first, respect is\npaid to seniors, and people visit the temples to take part in ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marking the end of a 12-month cycle when the sun moves into\nApril and there was traditionally a gap between rice harvesting and planting,\nSongkran in Thailand is officially observed as a three-day national holiday\nfrom 13-15 April, although celebrations can go on for longer \u2013 up to a week in\nsome places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Songkran 2022 festivities hosted by TAT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazing Songkran 2022 Celebrations at 10 temples in Bangkok\nnamely, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Wat Rakang, Wat Suthat, Wat Kalayanamit, Wat Prayun,\nWat Ratchanatdaram, Wat Mahathat, Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong), and Wat\nRatchabophit.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 13 to 15 April, TAT has arranged special festivities at\nWat Saket and Wat Ratchabophit, including traditional culture and performances,\nsuch as, Khon masked dance, Thai-style antiphon singing, and Thai puppet show,\nas well as demonstrations of authentic Thai dessert making and fruit carving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Songkran Music Heritage Festival 2022 from 12-21 April, in\nAyutthaya and Songkhla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAT has selected Ayutthaya\u2019s Wat Phra Ram and Songkhla\u2019s old\ntown as venues for the \u2018Songkran Music Heritage 2022\u2019 to enhance local and\ninternational awareness of both locations\u2019 historical and cultural\nsignificance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Festival by Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) in six Thai cities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13-15 April 2022, at nine historic piers along Bangkok’s\nChao Phraya River, namely Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Wat Prayun, Wat Kalayanamit, Wat\nRakang, Maharaj Pier, Lhong 1919, SookSiam at ICONSIAM, and Asiatique the\nRiverfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13-15 April 2022, at Lanna Ancient House, Charoen Prathet\nRoad, Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 April, 2022, at Inthayongyos Road, Mueang Lamphun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13-14 April 2022, at Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, Udon\nThani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13-14 April 2022, at Wat Chaisi, Mueang Khon Kaen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11-12 April 2022, at Phuket\u2019s old town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Songkran Festival, 13 to 15 April, the government\nannounced a ban on water splashing, powder smearing, and foam parties at\nSongkran locations and in public areas. The sale and consumption of alcoholic\nbeverages are also prohibited at the event locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Source: TAT)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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