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March 24th, 2007, 18:01
SONGKRAN dot NET (http://www.songkran.net/en/index.php)
Deriving from the Sansakrit language, the word тАЬSongkranтАЬ means to pass or to move into.
In this context, the meaning implies to the passing and the moving of the sun, the moon and the other planets into one of the zodiacal orbit.
And the Grand Songkran Festival which falls on the Aries indicates the new era of the Thai New Year.
Owing to the ancient Indian belief, the Grand Songkran Festival is most appropriate to be the Thai New Year due to the timing of the best season which is known as the spring of India which comes right after the cold season of winter.
Also, there are other aspects supporting this belief such as the blooming flowers, the fresh atmosphere of the nature and the livelihood of all the living creatures.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkTh6lSx5OE
Deriving from the Sansakrit language, the word тАЬSongkranтАЬ means to pass or to move into.
In this context, the meaning implies to the passing and the moving of the sun, the moon and the other planets into one of the zodiacal orbit.
And the Grand Songkran Festival which falls on the Aries indicates the new era of the Thai New Year.
Owing to the ancient Indian belief, the Grand Songkran Festival is most appropriate to be the Thai New Year due to the timing of the best season which is known as the spring of India which comes right after the cold season of winter.
Also, there are other aspects supporting this belief such as the blooming flowers, the fresh atmosphere of the nature and the livelihood of all the living creatures.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkTh6lSx5OE