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 timing: Around April 13 to 15. It usually falls in April.
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 timing: Around April 13 to 15. It usually falls in April.
What traditions are associated with Songkran?
Common traditions include Buddha bathing, water blessing, elder respect rites, sticky rice, festival sweets, herbal drinks.