People in the northern province of Phichit kicked off their Songkran celebrations with an almsgiving ceremony for 99 Buddhist monks. The event was attended by Phichita Governor Payon Asawapichayo and hundreds of locals dressed in traditional clothing to celebrate the Thai New Year. In honor of the holiday, they brought food and drinking water to the monks.
The festival, which takes place at Phichit Historical Park from April 7 to 9, includes cultural shows, demonstrations of traditional Songkran celebrations, and small shops selling souvenirs. While most other regions of Thailand celebrate Songkran from April 13 to 15, Phichit started earlier.
The alms giving ceremony is a significant part of the Songkran celebration in Thailand, which includes purification rituals, water splashes and other traditional customs. This event provides the Thai people with an opportunity to express gratitude to their ancestors and receive blessings from the monks.
The Songkran Festival is an important part of Thailand's culture and is celebrated throughout the country. This is a time of rebirth and an opportunity to start life from scratch in the New Year.
Author of the article: Ekaterina Antonova
