Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 13 is Lucky!! It?s New year on 13th here?. Â Songkran festival ... is celebrated among many Asian countries according to their Ancient Lunar New Year. A number of ancestors of the people of Koku were from Thailand, since the time King Chulalongkorn of Siam (now as Thailand) visited Europe. Thus, every year, many people from Koku visit their twin country when Thailand celebrate their traditional New year on 13th April. Â Facts : Songkran, or New year, is Water festival. People give fragranced water to the elders (usually with small presents like towel or summer clothing), in the same time, the younger receive their blessings. People also give water to Buddha images; wash the image at home, or give water at the temple?Many shopping malls and corporates also bring out Buddha image for people to give water. Then comes the fun part?the celebrations!!?. There are parades in every city, Songkran beauty pagents, and of course, splashing among people. For years that the ?Splashing? became famous among tourists. Hundred thousands tourists visit Thailand during Songkran, just to get real soaked besides the sight seeing. Songkran is on 13th April but it is 3 day holidays, for people to visit their home. The splashing is during 13th-15th, but there are many provinces where the celebration takes 7 days. [ click, for larger pictures ] Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 Songkran... Traditionally, people get bless from elders (>60yr) , Buddha , and monks... (notice a monk in pic is foreign monk!) Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 Songkran... Public, Business enterprise and Shopping malls have Buddha for water&blessing.. Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 (edited) Songkran... Celebrations everywhere.... Edited April 13, 2005 by Koku (see edit history) Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 (edited) Songkran... And splashes are getting bigger... Â Edited April 13, 2005 by Koku (see edit history) Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 (edited) Songkran... Water everywhere...+smiles.. (and watch out..some people powder your face..if u r not quick enough to refuse..[right pic] ) Edited April 13, 2005 by Koku (see edit history) Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 (edited) Songkran... Welcome foreigners ... want some splash by water pistol, water bazuka, or elephant splash! he he  Edited April 13, 2005 by Koku (see edit history) Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 Songkran... Pity the police.. and afterall everyone is happy!! Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 (edited) Songkran... This is an ad. in a newspaper; an invitation to Water War competition at a big shopping mall with Baht 100,000- reward for winner (approx. USD 2,300-) on Songkran day...!! Just like Paint ball competition, but using water gun. Notice he had his hair cut "Water War", in the picture (click, to see larger size). Â Edited April 13, 2005 by Koku (see edit history) Link to comment
Orioni Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 @ Europa: Better move this to the General Board in stead of RP? Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 @ Europa: Better move this to the General Board in stead of RP? Should it be here or General board??? Â First I think to put it there(general), but this event and other coming news are relevant to Koku kingdom...thus, I did put it here.... Â Up to you, Europa. Â Link to comment
Haken Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 How can you win a water competition??? Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 How can you win a water competition??? wanna join??? 555 Â Rules: The team of 7 persons, that can penetrate 15 defenders, and save a hostage, in the specified time. Â Actually, the Central World Plaza, big complex mall at the heart of Bangkok, has built a terrain and set up weapons and gear at the front terrace of their building... Hey, dude...I say this is Big event, big challenge, man... Fly here, man...weapons are all set.... Â Link to comment
Haken Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Cool, are you going to compete? Â And Happy Newyear!!! Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 And Happy Newyear!!! Ha ha...no..no... I don't take splashing that serious...rather stay home watching Block Busters'... Â I onced played Paint ball game in Pataya. After briefing, the manager point at a sign next to entry...written... "Please be well aware that this is only a game, not crusade!! " Link to comment
Europa Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 @ Europa: Better move this to the General Board in stead of RP? Indeed, it's a RL happening, General might be a more suitable place. Â MOVED! Link to comment
Orioni Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 How can you win a water competition??? Last one who hasn't drowned wins? Link to comment
Nevareion Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Great thread Koku! Learnt something today at least Happy new year! Link to comment
Koku Posted April 14, 2005 Author Share Posted April 14, 2005 Great thread Koku! Learnt something today at least Happy new year! Thanks! and a small splash to you! Â @ O: ...555 ... the fun part is when we get slashes that we can barely see a thing! and when we felt some "direct" shots, and ...got to "retaliate".... Get them!! Link to comment
Koku Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) ...oops Edited May 17, 2005 by Koku (see edit history) Link to comment
Orioni Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Koku, if I ever get to Thailand in that period, have an extra water pistol ready! Link to comment
Koku Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Koku, if I ever get to Thailand in that period, have an extra water pistol ready! For you??!!?? ...no water pistol to Empress...it's impolite.... ...gotta get firemen's hose ready...he he... Â Come ...come.....he he... Link to comment
Koku Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 No need to mention the "Cultural activities" as it is more or less posted earlier in page 1 of this thread.... Â Just to show you guys this year pictures...most of them are on the 'hi-lighted activity' = the WW-06 .... ( the Water War 2006 ) Â Â Â Â Â Link to comment
Orioni Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Before I die, I HAVE to go join this festival. Are you with me, Koku? Link to comment
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