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Chiang Mai Songkran Festival 2011

Throughout the country, Thai people will celebrate the festival by visiting their elders, making merits, and of course, water splashing. However, Songkran is not only a time for laughter and entertainment, religious ceremonies and rituals are also held during the auspicious time. Dum Hua ceremony is a time for blessing, apologizing, and forgiving when young people will pour scented water into their elders’ palms and give them beautiful wreath of flowers as a mean to pay respect and gratitude.

One of the grandest Songkran festivals is held in Chiang Mai, locally known as Pee Mai Muang. Whether you feel like to throw a bucket of water to others or observe the traditional ceremonies of Lanna Thai culture, Chiang Mai has it all for you.

Please check out the table below for schedule of Songkran festival in Chiang Mai. It’s recommended to mark your calendar so you won’t miss the big celebrations!

Songkran Activity Program: Schedule of Chiang Mai Songkran Festival 2011

Schedule of Chiang Mai Songkran Festival 2011