Chiangmai,Thailand – May 2, 2010: songkran festival that people go to the temple and splashing water to each other for celebration.
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The Songkran festival (Thai: สงกรานต์) is a nationwide water festival celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year's Day from 13-15 April. Traditionally a sign of respect and well-wishing, the throwing of water has become more than just a polite sprinkling. During Songkran, people throughout Thailand crowd the streets with overflowing buckets and water pistols – anyone is fair game, nationals and tourists alike!
A couple with a bucket and a water gun enjoy the Song Khran Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This is the traditional new year in Thailand where Chiang Mai has the reputation for the biggest celebrations. Many tourists come to the city from around the country and around the world for the five day event that is a huge water fight.