Shweta Tiwari has added a page to her travel diaries. Destination: Thailand. Well, the actress has picked the perfect month to visit the country. After all, it's time for the Thai New Year, called Songkran. Turning her Instagram family green with envy, Shweta has shared the inside glimpses from her vacation. From a fun-filled day out to gorging on local dishes, Shweta's Thailand photo dump will honestly force you to pack your bags this instant. In the opening frame, Shweta can be seen posing with a sweet local mango dish served with coconut milk and sticky rice. But beyond the food and culinary experiences, Shweta Tiwari was at the right place and at the right time. Her holiday whether planned or purely coincidental coincided with the Thai New Year, also known as Songkran. Almost like a cross between Spain's Tomatina festival and India's Holi, Songkran is celebrated with a splash. Joyful water fights take place on the road for everyone to enjoy. The second slide is evidence of all the fun she was captured having.
Here is all you need to know about Songkran for you to plan your next holiday to Thailand during this time.
What is Songkran?
The three-day festival marks the beginning of the Thai New Year. The celebrations start from the first full moon in April. This year, Songkran was observed from April 13 to April 15.
How is Songkran celebrated?
Songkran is basically, a water festival. People celebrate this important event on the Buddhist calendar by roaming around the city in groups and throwing water at each other using buckets and water pistols like the pichkaris we're used to seeing back home during Holi.
On day 1, people perform a water-pouring ceremony. They offer scented water to Lord Buddha. As a part of the celebration, young family members pay respect to their elders by offering water on their hands and feet.
Why is Songkran the best time to visit Thailand?
It's no surprise that the best to visit a country is during their popular festivals. Not only is it the best excuse to beat the summer heat with splashes of water but because of it, can land you a good deal with the best hotel prices. During Songkran, not only will you be able to relish local cuisine with various options more than usual but also get a chance to witness Thai traditions more closely.
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