#Songkran 2024

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JAMES SUPAMONGKON, JOONG ARCHEN, BANK MONDOP and MOS PANUWAT 15.04.24

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Billy, Babe and Heng for MahaSongkran2024IDF

Babe and Heng are wearing fantasy takes on traditional Thai costume but Billy is actually wearing a Manora dance costume, minus the tail, crown and the finger claws.

The Manora dance costume is supposed to invoke the mythical bird-creature Kinnaree / Kinnara.

Full Nora costume

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Throughout history, the dates that count as the "new year" have changed a couple of times due to regime changes and political decisions within Thailand. Today, the official new year is on January 1st, like the rest of the world. The 1st of January is called ปีใหม่ (“pi mai”), ปี is “year,” and ใหม่ is “new.”

Alongside this is Songkran-สงกรานต์. Songkran is considered the Thai New Year that takes place in mid-April. The date of Songkran used to be calculated each year by a royal astrologer, but now, for practical reasons, it is officially on April 13–15 every year. Taking place during a long weekend, Songkran is the time of year when people emphasize the importance of honoring their ancestors and taking a break to go home and spend time with their families. Offices and shops close to accommodate the holiday and travel plans, which can be the whole weekend or extend to the entire week.

Like many Thai traditions, Songkran has a lot of Brahmanism influence and many aspects that involve Buddhism. Buddhism is the most prominent religion in Thailand, with more than 90% of Thai people being Buddhist. Therefore, many significant acts during Songkran symbolize cleansing, unity, and good fortune for the upcoming new year. Bathing Buddha images and making merits with family members is traditionally done, and other fun activities, such as water fights, feasting, games, and folk dance, are also part of the celebration (UNESCO, TheNationThailand).

Currently, to boost tourism in Thailand, the Thai government has extended Songkran celebrations in various ways. Places such as Silom Road and Khao San Road are spotlighted as destinations to attract international travel, all while encompassing the usual Thai traditions of water fights, street food, and music (SindhornMidtown). Many places and institutions have begun their countdown to Songkran!

Here, at SongkranFest, we will be counting down the days to Songkran by sharing information about Songkran! This information will help our participants become more knowledgeable about the Thai New Year, as well as help them center Thai culture in their fanworks.

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Sashannarcy art? In MY posts?

The celebration of Songkran is upon us and I've decided to make my 2023 Songkran Sashannarcy piece a yearly redraw, so here's 2024. I love the improvement, and happy Songkran and new year to those who celebrate!

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The day has arrived!!! It is time for the spirit of Songkran to sit on the battlefield!!!!! 🔫💦💧🔫🇹🇭

I couldn't make an art for Carnival as I should have due to lack of time, but at least Songkran gave me another opportunity :D

(As a curious fact, the idea was originally to make 2 arts, one for carnival, and one for Songkran, so it could be said that in the end both arts merged into one)

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As I was always saying, that man has 2 hands!

The throuple we could have had in a different universe 😔

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FAN BINGBING 范冰冰 (LOOK2) | Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 in Thailand

Fan Bingbing: more photos here international event: more photos here

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PORSCH APIWAT and ARM SAPPANYOO 13.04.24

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Becky as this year's Miss Songkran

Every Songkran is presided over by a mythical daughter of the decapitated God Kapila Phrom.

There are seven daughters in total. This year it is the turn of Mahothornthewi. She wears purple and rides a peacock.

In her right hand she holds a chakram and in her left she holds a trisoon.

A water hyacinth is placed behind her ear and her stone is black onyx.

Her job is to carry her father's head in a grand procession for Songkran, before returning it to its icy cave.

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Songkran Smubbles are now open!

Songkran is the Thai New Year festival! Celebrated with traditional water fights, it's time to get cleansed, purified, and soaking wet.

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Anntonia Porsild as Lady Songkran 2024.

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Chapters: 1/1     Words: 1,160 Fandom: The Witcher (TV), Wiedźmin | The Witcher Series - Andrzej Sapkowski Rating: Explicit  Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Maria Barring | Milva/Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach, Cahir Mawr Dryffyn aep Ceallach & Emiel Regis Rohellec Terzieff-Godefroy, Maria Barring | Milva & Emiel Regis Rohellec Terzieff-Godefroy   Additional Tags: Kissing, Vaginal Sex, Smut, Fluff and Smut, Friendship/Love, Friends to Lovers

Summary: On their last leg of their perilous journey, Milva and Cahir have some fun with each other. Regis makes an appearance, too.

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Songkran Festival 2024 in Bangkok