Songkran Festival in Bangkok Thailand - The World's Largest Water Fight

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  • čas přidán 13. 04. 2017
  • Songkran is Thailand's most famous festival, marking the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. It's celebrated every year from April 13th - 15th.
    The most famous part of Songkran is the throwing of water so it's often known as the Thai Water Festival. The custom originated from yearly spring cleaning and the cleaning of images of Buddha. Using the 'blessed' water that cleaned the images to soak other people is seen as a way of paying respect and bring good fortune.
    During Songkran, Bangkok experiences a mass exodus, where half of its residents travel back to their home towns for family reunions and replaced by tourists - who travel into Bangkok to enjoy this festive time of the year.
    If you're on the street during the Songkran festival, you're going to get wet!
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Komentáře • 25

  • @playandlearn7304
    @playandlearn7304 Před 5 lety +1

    เที่ยวด้วยคนครับ..

  • @stevemiller1467
    @stevemiller1467 Před 7 lety +3

    This video is a perfect recap of the amazing songkran celebrations. Ahh the memories...

  • @jerryt6827
    @jerryt6827 Před 7 lety

    Looks like so much fun. WHY would anyone dislike this?!?!

  • @eddyngkimyiong
    @eddyngkimyiong Před 7 lety +1

    Nice! I experienced my first Songkran in 2017. I was in Bangkok 11-14 April (tuesday-friday). I totally enjoyed myself!

    • @JourneyandExplore
      @JourneyandExplore  Před 7 lety

      I bet you're happy you were in town for it - glad you enjoyed yourself!

  • @faisalalghamdi3979
    @faisalalghamdi3979 Před 5 lety

    Great video, made it last year 2018 and gonna make it this year again 2019...It's so crazy & fun hahaha!

  • @ThaiZaBackPacker
    @ThaiZaBackPacker Před 6 lety +1

    Happy, enjoy & safe Happy Thai New Year 2018/2561 🇹🇭 See you next year 🙏🏻

  • @billyjoeidel2
    @billyjoeidel2 Před 7 lety +2

    That looks like so much fun! Great footage. Hope your camera didn't get too wet;)

    • @JourneyandExplore
      @JourneyandExplore  Před 7 lety +3

      It was awesome and the camera is safe. I switched to my Go Pro for the shots on the street. Glad I did, becuase everyones cameras were targets. Thanks for watching!

  • @jajanarak2813
    @jajanarak2813 Před 5 lety

    🇹🇭😍😀✌

  • @trevorfennerentrepreneur

    So excited to go this year!!

    • @JourneyandExplore
      @JourneyandExplore  Před 6 lety +1

      I'm jealous - have a great time!

    • @trevorfennerentrepreneur
      @trevorfennerentrepreneur Před 6 lety

      Journey and Explore where are you traveling now?

    • @JourneyandExplore
      @JourneyandExplore  Před 6 lety

      I wish I had an impressive answer...but, unfortunately I had to head back to reality:( I teach here in Toronto and the Spring/Summer semester is coming up. What's your plan?

    • @shane4787
      @shane4787 Před 6 lety

      You're very to lucky to attend this year. I planned too but Unfortunately i won't be there. But really i love to visit Thailand during the Songkran festival. I feel so sad missing it this year.

  • @derossetmyers47
    @derossetmyers47 Před 4 lety

    Note to self: get some airtight bags if you need to transport electronics.

  • @ryanshilling1693
    @ryanshilling1693 Před 7 lety

    How am I just learning about this now?? I need to visit Thailand for the next water fight.

  • @movieovie
    @movieovie Před 7 lety

    cool video!
    at 2:56 that is kinda mean xD

    • @JourneyandExplore
      @JourneyandExplore  Před 7 lety

      Yea, maybe a little...but everyone is in full smiles during Songkran:)

  • @christopherdavidatko
    @christopherdavidatko Před 7 lety

    This is crazy!

    • @JourneyandExplore
      @JourneyandExplore  Před 7 lety +2

      christopherdavidatko - Super crazy! And there are 3 full days of this:)

  • @daveyork0
    @daveyork0 Před rokem

    We can see where this leads to. AR-15s must be banned for all but Police & military throughout the entire kingdom