Songkran in Huahin

Thailand has just concluded Songkran (traditional Thai New Year), which is celebrated on April 13-15. The festival has many fun features, most significant of all is water. People are out on the streets getting drenched, dancing, eating, greeting each other a happy new year. This is a scene in Huahin last week. Hilton Hotel is behind that old house which is actually a bar. Behind it is Hard Rock Cafe, and the opposite side are an assortment of shops and restaurants. White foreigners participate in this event too as you can see. They have as much fun as the locals.

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Indrani said…

It is so similar to our Holi festival. :)

19 April 2011 at 08:09

Carolyn said…

I wish our New Year was not such a night only party. If you don't do the bar, dance or party scene New Years comes and goes without even being noticed. Thanks for sharing and thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be back to read more on your blog.
Smiles

19 April 2011 at 12:15

VioletSky said…

This is so neat - somehow, I missed knowing about this new year before and this year, I have read (and heard) lots about it!

19 April 2011 at 16:15

Rajesh said…

Beautiful image of the festival.

19 April 2011 at 19:09

Ebie said…

I missed our Thai Festival! I would have enjoyed the festivities and food!

Laagan man gud ko Haz!

19 April 2011 at 20:59

Carver said…

The festival looks like a fun event. Great shots.

19 April 2011 at 21:35

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