The Water-Sprinkling Festival in Thailand, known locally as "Songkran," is one of the country's most important and popular celebrations. It marks the traditional Thai New Year and usually takes place from April 13 to 15. During Songkran, people engage in joyful water fights, where they splash water on each other as a way to cleanse and purify themselves, symbolizing the washing away of sins and bad luck from the previous year. It's a time for family gatherings, temple visits, merit-making, and paying respect to elders. Songkran is not only celebrated in Thailand but also in neighboring countries with significant Thai communities, such as Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
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