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宋干节：泰国的泼水节与佛教重启仪式

Songkran, held April 13–15, combines Theravada Buddhist rituals with joyful public water play.
Before the festivities, Thais visit temples to offer food to monks, pour scented water over elders’ hands, and clean Buddha statues.
This symbolic cleansing reflects inner purification, gratitude, and respect for intergenerational wisdom.
In Chiang Mai, streets become rivers of laughter as locals and tourists douse each other with buckets and water guns.
Unlike casual partying, Songkran’s water carries meaning—it represents washing away bad luck and renewing intentions.
Families reunite across provinces, making it Thailand’s busiest travel period, even busier than Chinese New Year there.
Eco-conscious groups now promote biodegradable water guns and refill stations to reduce plastic waste during celebrations.
International schools in Bangkok hold multicultural Songkran workshops where students compare it to Brazil’s Festa Junina or India’s Holi.