Happy songkran

Chaard

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Not sure if anyone else is celebrating but today is the last day of the thai new year celebrations.

Beer, thai food and water fights are the norm! Get involved!
 

Goatboy

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Hey being Scottish I'm up for new types of New Year celebration:D so I'll raise a glass to you too.

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Goatboy

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Can you give us a little info on what Songkran is all about?

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Chaard

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Can you give us a little info on what Songkran is all about?

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I'm sure Wikipedia will be able to tell you more than me but as a lot of SE Asia follow the Buddhist calendar this is just new years celebrations.

Typically involves spending time with elders and, as water is used as a sort of blessing by the monks, there is a massive water fight (not necessarily with the elders or monks :))
 

Goatboy

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Thank you,
I'll look more info when I head into town latter. It's very slow on a 2G signal on my phone here.
I always like to know a little more about different customs around the globe and had totally missed this one.
Cheers.

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