Songkran in Thailand: The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The word “Songkran” is from Sanskrit, meaning “movement” or “passing.” It refers to the sun’s movement from one zodiac sign to another, and thus Songkran marks the period when the sun moves from Pisces to Aries, signifying the start of the new year. In this system, 13 April is considered the last day of the […]