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APRIL 2004 |
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SONGKRAN SPLENDERS |
THAILAND
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April 13 (2-19),2004
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PLEASE CONFIRM DETIALS
BY CONTACT TAT Tel. (+66) 1672
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Songkran is held with pride in local culture. So you may see the different of ceremony and procession in each province. Ready to wet? If you like publics, focus on Khaosan Rd., Sanam Luang, Banglampu of Bangkok.
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Whether north, south, east or west, this celebration will surely make your trip one to remember. Traditionally, Thais pay homage to the Buddha image or monk and to sprinkle water on. After that they sprinkle some water on the elder’s hands as a sign of respect.
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At each province, Songkran is held with pride in local culture. So you may see the different of ceremony and procession. But one thing that still be same is people playing water with fun and happiness. Ready to wet?
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Songkran is held with pride in local culture. So you may see the different of ceremony and procession in each province. Ready to wet? If you like publics, focus on Khaosan Rd., Sanam Luang, Banglampu of Bangkok.
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The festivals at Phra Pradaeng of Samut Prakan (offer Monus The Monus traditional fair & games) and Pattaya of Chonburi are later than other provinces.
The grand festivals with glittering Thai traditional presentations are occured at Ayuthaya (Si Suriyothai Pagoda, Mongkhon Bophit and Khum Khunphaen), Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son.
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Fun festivals at Hat Yai of Songkhla are included cock and buffalo fighting and dove cooing fair. The Thai-Lao Border (Nakhon Phanom) offers great international relationship scene of Songkran festival.
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"Songkran", the ancient Thai word means "pass". When the sun goes passing from Pisces to Aries zodiac group of stars, the sun position is at the middle of the world and the day as long as the night.
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WHAT'S
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A SCENE IN A LIFE : AKHA HILLTRIBE PEOPLE
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CHIANG RAI
light & sound
Presentation Schedule:
January 24, 2004
February 7, 2004
March 27, 2004
April 14, 2004
Chiang Rai Hill Tribe Development and Welfare Center, Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai
Showtime: 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand, is known for its refreshing cool climate, its pristine natural beauty and colourful culture and traditions. Its mountainous slopes and valleys are home to several ethnic groups and tribal residents who have continued to maintain their distinctive cultural identity and indigenous way of life.
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