Happy Songkran!
Happy Songkran everyone!! To those unfamiliar with Thailand, you might wonder what is it? Songkran is basically the Thai New Years and it's a holiday one shouldn't miss. In Thailand, we have our own calendar system which follows the buddhist cycle and traditionally the date would be according to astrological calculations. Nowadays, it is fixed from April 13th to April 15th which also happens to be one of the hottest times of year in Bangkok and so a great excuse to splash water. Following tradition, this would be the time of year when we visit elders, families and friends. New Years in Thailand I suppose is like New Years elsewhere, a time for reunion, celebration and good deeds. When visiting elders, Thais will bring along a jasmine garland as a sign of respect and offer it to the elder. Thai fragrant water garnished with rose and jasmine petals would then be gently poured over the hands of the elders ...