HAT YAI MIDNIGHT SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
April 9 – 15, 2011
Odeon Shopping Center intersection, Niphat Uthit 3 Road, Sanehanusorn Road, Sala Thai at Laem Samila cape, Klong Hae floating market, the Hat Yai municipal fresh market
Activities
- Miss Songkran pageant and Miss Songkran procession
- Midnight Songkran celebrations in Hat Yai
- The presentation of merit-making offerings to Buddhist monks and temples
- Ritual bathing of the sacred Phra Puttha Sihing Buddha image
- Seek blessings from elders in the Rot nam dam hua ceremony, Scented lustral water and other ritual offerings are presented to elders and individuals held in high esteem in a gesture of respect.
- Catch a glimpse of ancient Thai traditions and way of life in times past.
- Young Miss Songkran contest
- Folk games and entertainment
TRADITIONAL THAI SONGKRAN AT KLONG HAE FLOATING MARKET IN HAT YAI
SONGKRAN FESTIVAL RETRO-STYLE
Journey back in time to Songkran Celebrations of Times Past
(Songkran Yon Vithi Thai)
APRIL 13 - 15, 2011
- The presentation of merit-making offerings to Buddhist monks and temples
- Seek blessings from elders in the Rot nam dam hua ceremony
- Scented lustral water and other ritual offerings are presented to elders and individuals held in high esteem in a gesture of respect.
- Be part of the local scene — dress up in a traditional Thai costume and join the fun-filled Songkran water-splashing.
- Shop for local handicrafts. Enjoy the delicious local cuisine and colourful entertainment at the floating market throughout the three days.
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hat Yai Office
Tel: +66 (0) 7423 1055, (0) 7423 8518, (0) 7424 3747
Fax: +66 (0) 7424 5986
E-mail: tatsgkhl@tat.or.th
Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand (www.tourismthailand.org)
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