Songkran —Thailand’s traditional New Year —is perhaps the country’s biggest festival, attracting millions of tourists annually. Every year, from April 13 to 15 , the whole country celebrates via a massive, nationwide water fight . Almost all establishments are shut down. Major roads are closed. Everyone is out in the streets—dancing, drinking, spraying water all over each other. Weapons of all sizes and shapes materialize: giant water pistols, baby guns, backpack tanks, hoses, buckets. It’s like The Purge, except everybody lives, and happily, might I add. I am not sure if you will love it, but one thing is guaranteed: you WILL get wet . As with any festival, it would seem as if people have forgotten the real essence of Songkran, but the truth is that some people still stick to the Buddhist tradition. They give alms, offer prayers, visit temples, and continue to sprinkle water on the buddhas —a symbol of cleansing. In fact, most Thais would go back to their hometowns during...
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