Songkran Water Festival

Thailand's Songkran Water Festival, conducted in April to commemorate the traditional New Year, is held throughout the country. However, Chiang Mai's Songkran celebrations are legendary and should not be missed; after all, it is Thailand's most anticipated festival.

For Thai people, sprinkling water has long represented blessing, purification, and newness. Persons of all ages come out equipped with super soakers or buckets of water, ready to drench strangers and friends alike in this modern spin on old school beliefs.

Bubbles, professional dancer performances, religious processions, and other enjoyable methods to keep cool are among the festivities.

Location: Thailand
Time: April 13 – 15