Splashy Songkran fun

Posted by admin on April 15th, 2010 filed in attractions, beach life, holidays, hospitality, living here

Finally the long hot season is coming to an end; clouds and cool breezes will soon provide some welcome relief to Krabi residents and visitors. Krabi’s traditional New Year festivities double up as a celebration of the imminent monsoon season as well as the turn of the lunar New Year.

Songkran is a country-wide water fight and undoubtedly, Thailand’s most vibrant festival. Crowds gathered on the streets in Krabi from early morning, ready to soak every thing that passed.

Armed with water canons, buckets and garden hoses, people of all ages and nationalities enjoyed this wet and wild water festival.

Religious aspects of the festival are overshadowed by the water play, but traditionally Songkran is a time for cleansing and renewal. Many Buddhists visit the temple to pray and sprinkle water on the Buddha images.

It’s a huge celebration across the country, with festivities continuing for a week in some areas. Krabi’s water fights mainly take place on 13th April; however, you are very likely to get splashed for a few days after.