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UNESCO Recognizes ‘Songkran In Thailand’ As An Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has officially designated ‘Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year festival’, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This recognition highlights the cultural significance and enduring value of Songkran, adding to Thailand’s list of intangible cultural heritage alongside Khon (2018), Thai Massage (2019), and Nora (2021).

In Thailand, Songkran refers to the sun’s annual passing into the Aries constellation, the first sign of the Zodiac, which marks the traditional start of the new year. Occurring in mid-April after the rice harvest, it is a time when people reunite with their families and pay their respects to older adults, ancestors, and sacred Buddha images. Pouring water is a significant act during Songkran, symbolizing cleansing, reverence, and good fortune. Other activities include bathing important Buddha images, splashing water on family and friends, folk plays, games, music, and feasting.

Songkran promotes community cooperation, unity, and forgiveness. It is viewed as a time to symbolically wash away misfortunes, pray for prosperity for the coming year, reunite with family members, and honour ancestors and older adults.

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