Thailand

= Thailand is mostly a Buddhist country and so most people do not celebrate Easter. = = =

But there is a big celebration which we celebrate which is called Songkran.
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Here are some comments by children in 3W.

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Thai people love festivals so much, they celebrate New Year twice! The first New Year is on Janurary 1st, just like the other countries. A few months later, on April 13th, they celebrate Songkran. It is the biggest festival in Thailand, a time for fireworks, dancing and lots of water. =====

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Young people show their respect for older people by pouring perfumed water into the elders hands. In our Songkran festival assembly children also do that to our teachers. The biggest displays of water could be found in the streets, if you don't mind getting wet! In Chaing Mai, huge crowds gather to enjoy the spectacular Songkran parades, with dancers, floats and bands. The noisy, colorful parades moves through the city as spectators throw water at everyone. Punn Tannirandorn =====