馃挦 Songkran
A Southeast Asian new year tradition of water blessing, merit-making, elder respect, cleansing, and public celebration.
Open in the 3D map- Vietnam 路 Khmer New Year in Vietnam 路 Mekong Delta
- Thailand 路 Bangkok Songkran 路 Bangkok
- Thailand 路 Chiang Mai Songkran 路 Chiang Mai
- Thailand 路 Sukhothai Songkran 路 Sukhothai
- Thailand 路 Phuket Songkran 路 Phuket
- Laos 路 Lao New Year in Luang Prabang 路 Luang Prabang
- Laos 路 Vientiane Lao New Year 路 Vientiane
- Laos 路 Champasak Lao New Year 路 Champasak
- Cambodia 路 Khmer New Year 路 Phnom Penh
- Cambodia 路 Angkor Sankranta 路 Siem Reap
- Cambodia 路 Battambang Khmer New Year 路 Battambang
- Myanmar 路 Myanmar Water Festival 路 Yangon
Traditions and customs
- Buddha bathing
- water blessing
- elder respect rites
Food and symbols
- sticky rice
- festival sweets
- herbal drinks
When it is celebrated
Songkran is usually organized around Around April 13 to 15. Month: Apr
Shared roots and regional differences
Shared roots: blessing, Buddha bathing, elder respect rites, family reunion, festival sweets, herbal drinks, New Year renewal, procession music
Thailand regional differences
- Bangkok Songkran (Thailand 路 Bangkok): Buddha bathing, water blessing, sticky rice, festival sweets, traditional drumming, procession music
- Chiang Mai Songkran (Thailand 路 Chiang Mai): Buddha bathing, water blessing, sticky rice, festival sweets, traditional drumming, procession music
- Sukhothai Songkran (Thailand 路 Sukhothai): Buddha bathing, water blessing, sticky rice, festival sweets, traditional drumming, procession music
- Phuket Songkran (Thailand 路 Phuket): Buddha bathing, water blessing, sticky rice, festival sweets, traditional drumming, procession music
Cross-cultural versions
- Khmer New Year in Vietnam (Vietnam 路 Mekong Delta): Buddha bathing, water blessing, sticky rice, festival sweets, traditional drumming, procession music
- Lao New Year in Luang Prabang (Laos 路 Luang Prabang): Buddha bathing, water blessing, sticky rice, festival sweets, traditional drumming, procession music
- Vientiane Lao New Year (Laos 路 Vientiane): Buddha bathing, water blessing, sticky rice, festival sweets, traditional drumming, procession music
- Champasak Lao New Year (Laos 路 Champasak): Buddha bathing, water blessing, sticky rice, festival sweets, traditional drumming, procession music
Songkran
Songkran matters because it turns cleansing, blessing, and playful public gathering into a visible cultural system of time, place, family, and public ritual.
Customs
- Buddha bathing
- water blessing
- elder respect rites
Food
- sticky rice
- festival sweets
- herbal drinks
Music / Dance
- traditional drumming
- procession music
FAQ
What is Songkran?
A Southeast Asian new year tradition of water blessing, merit-making, elder respect, cleansing, and public celebration.
When is Songkran celebrated?
Songkran is usually organized around Around April 13 to 15. Month: Apr.
What traditions are associated with Songkran?
Common traditions include Buddha bathing, water blessing, elder respect rites, sticky rice, festival sweets, herbal drinks.