Festivals in Thailand

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Songkran – Thai Water Festival

Songkran is Thailand's traditional New Year celebration, held annually from April 13-15. Rooted in Buddhist traditions and Brahmanical astrology, this joyous festival is famous for its symbolic water rituals, which represent purification, renewal, and respect for elders. Chiang Mai hosts Thailand's most elaborate and extended Songkran celebrations.

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Yi Peng Lantern Festival

Yi Peng is a magnificent lantern festival celebrated annually in Chiang Mai and throughout Northern Thailand during the full moon of the twelfth lunar month. Thousands of illuminated paper lanterns are released into the night sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle that honors Buddha and symbolizes the release of misfortune.

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