SONGKRAN | DAY 1 | Sanam Luang parade and madness on Khaosan Road! | Thailand | 4K60fps | nomadraul

Songkran is Thailand’s most famous festival. An important event on the Buddhist calendar, this ‘water splashing’ festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. The name Songkran comes from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘passing’ or ‘approaching’. Although getting well and truly soaked is what makes this festival so famous.
00:00 Sanam Luang parade
This extravagant parade is a rare spectacle in the heart of Bangkok. It celebrates the time-honoured traditions of ‘Songkran in Thailand, the traditional Thai New Year festival’ that is listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Everyone is welcome to be a part of celebrating the traditional beliefs and local traditions that set Songkran in Thailand apart from all other countries.
Heading the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 parade was the Procession of the Golden Buddha image, and the Maha Songkran Procession with exquisite float carrying the Nang Songkran goddess of 2024 - Mahodhara Devi, presented by Miss Antonia Porsild, Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up.
The second section of the parade was the vibrant Songkran processions, showcasing grand festivities from 16 provinces:
- Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Chon Buri, Samut Prakan, and Nakhon Si Thammarat, whose unique traditions Thailand is preparing to enlist as ‘Intellectual Property Festivals.’
- Chiang Rai, Nong Khai, Phitsanulok, Songkhla, and Buri Ram, where Songkran festivities are recognised as distinctive.
- Ayutthaya, Nakhon Phanom, Lampang, Loei, Sukhothai and Phuket where Songkran traditions are to be further promoted.
The last section of the parade comprised the procession of soft powers - games, festivals, and films and series, the KOL procession, and the LGBTQ procession.
09:28 Sanam Luang fair
11:20 Madness on Khaosan Road!
For Songkran Festival, Khao San Road stands out as the ultimate spot for reveling in Bangkok. Renowned as a water-fighting hotspot, this vibrant street attracts massive crowds, especially backpackers and foreigners seeking an unforgettable experience. Stretching along Khao San Road are numerous water stalls, buckets, and water guns, alongside vendors selling white paste for traditional blessings. The lively atmosphere is further enhanced by bars, shops offering drinks and street food, and live DJ music, ensuring non-stop entertainment amidst exhilarating water battles. Khao San Road emerges as a quintessential destination to immerse oneself fully in the joyous spirit of Songkran.
13:52 Outro: Tuk Tuk chases and water battle!
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