Wondering what’s happening in Chiang Mai for Songkran this year? Check out the schedule!
(Taken from Chang Peuk Magazine!)
10th-11th April (8am - 9:30pm)
Chaing Mai Beach Festival @ Huay Tung Tao Lake, Chiang Mai
10th-15th April (8am-9:30pm)
Sand pile building, Lanna Flag making, Blessing Ceremonies @ Jet Rin Temple (Pra Pokklao Rd)
11th-15th April (8am-4:00pm)
Blessings, Lanna Market, Cultural Show @ Phra Singh Temple (Samlan Rd)
12th-15th April (5pm-11pm)
Culture Street & Food Festival @ Thapae Gate to Klang Wieng
12th April
@ 3 Kings Monument (Pra Pokklao Rd)
6am-8am Monks Morning Offerings
9am-10am Lanna Style Ceremony
4pm-6pm Dam Hua (Paying respects) Ceremony
12th-15th April
9am-10pm Water games/fights @ the moat & Huay Kaew Rd
7pm-12am Lanna Cultural Performances, Miss Songkran Festival Contest @ Thapae Gate
13th April
7am-12pm Miss Umbrella Bicycle Parade Contest @ Iron Bridge to Phra Singh Temple
8:09am-8:30pm Official Opening Ceremony “Pee Mai Muang Festival 2010″ @ Thapae Gate
9:09am-9:30am Lanna Religious Ceremony @ Phr Singh Temple (Samlan Rd)
2:09pm-6pm Pra Buddha Singh Procession @ Iron Bridge to Phra Singh Temple
13th-18th April
9am-6pm Pee Mai Muang Cultural Show @ Sree Su Phan Temple (Wualai Rd)
14th April
4pm-6pm Sand Piles Building and Kham Salee (Holy Stick) Procession @ Temples on Thapae Rd
15th April
1:30pm-6pm “Dam Hua” Parade to Governor’s House @ 3 King’s Monuments to Government House
That’s it! : )
Hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy Songkran Festival! Expect that you’ll get wet everywhere & remember to keep your valuables, passports, mobile phones, etc in plastic bags to keep them dry!
on Apr 10th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Chiang Mai in Thailand is a great destination for tourists, backpacker and traveler to enjoy Songkran!!