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For Southeast Asians, water is more than just a resource, it's a divine gift, a symbol of purification, a washing away of sins and renewal of the spirit, a theme echoed in countless temples and rituals. We are baptized through water. Water is a blessing. Songkram. Songkram is a water festival celebrated in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos to mark the Buddhist New Year. The word "Songkram", in Thai language, means "movement" and has been celebrated for over a thousand years. Crowds gather in city centers to get dunked on by buckets, water guns, and cannons by other festival attendees. Music, food, and fun park activities are abundant in the event as it celebrates purification, prosperity, and unity among the people. Image: Songkram, Thailand The exact origins of Songkran remains deep in mystery, but one popular Hindu legend offers a possible explanation. The tale tells of a battle between the deity Kabila Phrom and the yo...
