Londoner Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Has anyone been fortunate enough to experience the traditional ceremonies for Songkran, still practised in many areas of the country? I find the visits to elderly relatives, the sprinkling of water and the delight that is visible on the faces of the recipients touching....if only we showed similar respect here in the UK. Ruthrieston, billyhouston, BL8gPt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterRS Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 12 hours ago, Londoner said: the sprinkling of water I had friends from Vietnam here in Bangkok. It may well be different up country but the use of mega-water guns here was common as was throwing buckets of ice-cold water over strangers. Hardly 'touching'! iendo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted April 19, 2023 Author Share Posted April 19, 2023 It may be that I have become sentimental in my old age and find myself much more comfortable with the "old" Thai culture. Or perhaps it is because, in 1997, I received a bucket of iced-water in my face while traveling on the Jomtien bus traveling at 30mph and have avoided Songkran ever since. Similarly, the traditional practice of making- not buying- kratongs, which I know took a lot of time and effort, appealed to be more than dangerous fireworks on Pattaya beach. But I suppose that's age too. vinapu and Ruthrieston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iendo Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 The sprikeling of water is not what i am seeing here in Pattaya. Whole buckets of water straight to the face while riding a motorbike. Dangerous stuff. Ohhh, almost over and back to low season. Lovely! Ruthrieston and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
