Songkran in Bangkok
"Songkran" is a word from the Sanskrit language which means to "move into" and refers to the orbit of the sun moving into Aries. Thailand's Songkran new year festival: basically a country-wide water fight. My water-balloon loving brother and nephew would love it. But the real heritage of Siam Songkran is rooted in the family.
Living under a scorching sun does not seem to bother Thai people very much even though April is considered the hottest month of the year. At this time of year, Thais cool off by splashing water at each other during Songkran, or Thai New Year. Songkran is also a family time when millions of people return to their hometowns for a family reunion, leaving Bangkok almost empty. (Source: TAT)
This festival teaches people to come home to visit their parents, pay respect to them, and usually bring them a small gift. Mother and Father have given to their children so much, and this is the time that children show them that they recognize their parents' favor. People also visit their older neighbors to keep the good relationships and to pay respect to the elders around the neighborhood. (Source: Wikipedia)
Of course no stay in Bangkok is complete until you go to Bed...the Bed Supper Club, that is.
