Annual Thai Festivals

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Song Kran Festival - April

April 13 th , it's Songkran Day. The word Songkran is from the Sanskrit. It means the beginning of a new Solar Year. Songkran is celebrated to express delight of having another year of age passed and be prepared to enter the New Year. The festival starts on April 13 th every year and lasts for 3 days until April 15 th.

Songkran is not only observed in Thailand; it is also celebrated in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.

For more information about Songkran history, click here.

Archeived Picture Albums

• Songkran Festival 2002 at KTBF at 15 Given Drive Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

• Songkran Festival 2001 at KTBF at 15 Given Drive Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

 

Loy Krathong Festival - November

Legends and myths abound as to the origins of Loy (floating) Krathong. In the ancient kingdom of Sukhothai some 700 years ago in the royal court there was a lady with great artistic skills named Narng Noppamas . She loved to make little lotus-shaped " Krathong" (pronounced gra-tong) with banana leaves and float them on the water with a candle, incense, and other decorations as homage to the Buddha.

For more information about Loy Krathong history, click here.

Archeived Picture Albums

Loy Krathong Festival 2003 at Thai Smile Restaurant, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Loy Krathong Festival 2002 at Air Force Base (Handscom Field), Lexington, Massachusetts

 

 
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