Water Battle of Songkran Festival, Thailand
This is when the Water War begins. After water guns are filled to the top, by-standers would be sprayed ay anytime and anywhere on the streets and even at the lobby of your hotels. And Beware! Ice Cold Water that comes from plastic bowls and water guns!
The Thais have a tradition of wetting perfumed powder to mark the side of your cheeks with. It represents Good Luck for the New Year! Getting Wet on the New Year represents Cleansing and Blessing too.
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I had fond memory of the Songkran Festival about 11 years ago. I was having field training in my armoured vehicle in Thailand. We had a short rest in a village and lo and behold! - the villagers brought out their pails and poured water onto my vehicle! It was a fond remembrance for me. I witness the innocence, hospitality and playfulness of the Thai people.