Songkran Festival 2009 in Thailand.
Songkran Festival in Bangkok, Chaingmai, Korat, Ubonratchathani, Suratthani, Phuket, Samui, Kho-PP, Krabi and all province in thailand
Date : 10 - 15 April, 2009
Experience the demonstration of the Songkran Festival in 4 regions at Wat Pho as well as enjoy demonstrstions of Thai food and local desserts, feast your eyes on cultural performances.
Moreover, in the Songkran Festival, TAT would like to invite you to dress Thai attire, visit and participate in the event of “the 9 Sacred Places “. the 9 royal temples in the Rattanakosin Square. To experience the wonderful treasure and enjoy the Songkran Festival in authentic Thai syle.
Amazing sightseeing in thailand
Wat Phra Kaeo
Motto : Endless Wealth and Prosperity
Visit Wat Phra Kaeo and pay homage to the Emerald Buddha as well as experience the wonderful Royal Palace.
Wat Pho
Motto : Calmness is Happiness
Experince the demonstration of Songkran Festival in 4 regions, enjoy folk plays Thai food and local dessert. Pour some Thai scented water on a Buddha image.
Wat Bowonniwet
Motto : Receive the Good Things in Life
Featuring Songkran Festival in Central Region, pour some Thai scented water on Buddha image and monks, splash cooling water with elephants and experience ancient Thai bazaar.
Wat Saket
Motto : Create Auspicious Vision
Pour some Thai scented water on Buddha relics, Buddha image and monks. Create a sand pagoda and splash!
Wat Suthat
Motto : Enlarge Your Visions and Charm the People
Experience Songkran Festival in Southern style, and its rituals, pour some Thai scented water on a Buddha image and monks as well as enjoy cultural performances.
Wat Chanasongkram
Motto : Conquer All Obstacles
Featuring Songkran Festival in the Raman style, feast your eyes on the demonstation of Raman culture and hoe to play Songkran in its way. Pour some Thai scented water on a Buddha image, and monks as well.
Wat Kanlayanamit
Motto : Bon Voyage and Have Good Company
Let’s enjoy Songkran along the river, pour some Thai scented water on Buddha image and monks, and experience cultural performances.
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Motto : Have a Prosperous Life
Featuring Songkran at Bangkok, pour some Thai scented water on Buddha image and monks, and enjoy various forms of entertainment.
Wat Rakhang
Motto : To Be Admired and Loved
Offering alms to monks, pour some Thai scented water on a Buddha image and monks and experience cultural performances.
Songkran in Bangkok
Songkran at Sanam Luang, Suan Santi Chai Prakhan (Phra Sumeru Fortress) Bang Lumphu Square and Khaosan Road.
Date : 11 - 15 April 2009
Featuring the Light and Sound Presentation at Sanum Luang, the Beauty Pageant, Miss Songkran Wisut Krasat and Miss Songkran International on Khaosan Road.
11 April, 2009
08.30 hrs. - Featuring the Buddha image procession from Wisut Krasat Junction to Suan Santi Chai Prakhan. (Phra Sumeru Fortress)
12 April, 2009
07.00 hrs. - Experience the procession of Phra Phuttha Sihing from National Museum to Sanam Luang.
10.00 hrs. - Featuring the Buddha image Procession from Wat Bawonniwet to Suan Santi Chai Prakhan (Phra Sueru Fortress) and pour some Thai scented water on a Buddha image.
13 April, 2009
07.00 hrs. - Experience the wonderful procession of Buddha image and beautiful float in Bang Lamphu Square.
For more information :
Bangkokn Tourist Division, Tel. 0 2225 7612-4
TAT CAll Center 1672
www.songkran.net
Songkran in Samui(southern of thailand)
Songkran Music Festival
Date : 14th April 09
Venue : Lake View Dance Arena, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
14th April 09. Lake View Dance Arena, Koh Samui. The very 1st Songkran International Dance Music Festival ever. Be there!!!
This Songkran, come and Join 5,000 ravers at the largest outdoor venue in South East Asia.
Featuring DJ Judge Jules, other DJs’ on the night will include Graham Gold, Gary Gecko, Asambai, Simon Solo, Adam Matson, David Sambor and DJ A.
Alongside inflatable water pools, foam machines and a waterproof VIP area, Revellers can also enjoy traditional Thai and European food, plus a fun cabaret and casino.
Kicking off at 6pm and ending at 6am the following day, guests are guaranteed 12 hours of the finest non-stop music and entertainment. And with tickets at just 400 Baht in advance, the best money you could spend this Songkran.
See you there!!!
Ticket, Travel and Hotel Package is also available.
See www.totalreservation.com for more information.
Or call (66)2- 833- 5555 / (66)86 - 046- 0240
Songkran at Chiangmai(northern of thailand)
Featuring Lanna Thai New Year celebrations and festivities at temples, the city gates and around the city moat throughout the northern capital of Chiang Mai
This year, Songkran Thai New Year festivities scheduled for April 13-15, will be held at temples, in the vicinity of the city’s gates and around the city moat.
Phra Buddha Sihing procession
Buddha images bathing ritual
Merit-making activities and presentation of offerings to Buddhist monks
‘Rot nam dum hua’ bathing rituals as a gesture of respect to elderly relatives and other respected individuals
Lanna Thai cultural performances and folk games
Sand-stupa building contest
Songkran water-splashing around the ancient city moat
Chiang Mai Culture Street
International Food FestivalContact information:
TAT Chiang Mai Office Tel : +66 (0) 5324 8604, (0) 5324 8607
E-mail: tatchmai@tat.or.th
Website : www.songkran.net
Songkran On The Beach & Phuket Bike Week 2009
Songkran On The Beach & Phuket Bike Week 2009
Date : 10 - 13 April, 2009
Venue : Loma (Dolphin) Public Park and the Port, Junceylon Shopping Destination Patong, Phuket
This is where we call another “Water Festival on the Beach”. Enjoy splashing water and participate in the Phuket Bike Week 2009
For more information :
TAT Phuket Office, Tel : +66 (0) 7621 2213, 7621 1036
TAT Call Center 1672
www.songkran.net
