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The most frenetic festival in the country is that of Songkran, the Luna New Year. Held from the 13th to 15th April each year…it's a wet one! Traditionally it was celebrated by Buddha images being bathed with water and the showing of respect to monks and elders.

From the sprinkling of water onto someone's hands as a sign of respect it has evolved into mass drenching for anyone who decides to venture outdoors. This has to be one of the friendliest, though wet, festivals anywhere and a great way to make new friends. TIP: Travelers be warned, don't leave cameras, computers or cell phones, unprotected…nothing is spared if you happen to get a dousing.