
Tuesday: Geography
Which Southeast Asian country celebrates the New Year in April with a water festival called Songkran?
Hint: The festival, which lasts for several days, is famous for its iconic water fights.
Songkran is the traditional New Year celebration in Thailand.
Songkran is the traditional New Year celebration in Thailand, taking place annually in mid-April.
The festival, which lasts for several days, is marked by vibrant public festivities, including the iconic water fights that have become synonymous with the event.
Originally, the water was poured gently as a symbol of cleansing and renewal, but today it has evolved into a lively and joyous national celebration.
Songkran also involves visiting temples, offering food to monks, and paying respects to elders. This festival reflects Thailand’s rich cultural heritage and is one of the country’s most popular and widely observed holidays.

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