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Happy Songkran Festival returns to Kowloon City after 3-year hiatus
The largest celebration of the Thai new year was held in Kowloon City on Sunday following the hiatus caused by the three-year-long pandemic.
A Buddha bathing ceremony was held in Tak Ku Ling Road Rest Garden this morning, with many Thais in Hong Kong participating.
Participants stated that the rain had not stopped their enthusiastic feeling and hoped to get blessed by joining the Songkran after three years of cancellation.
A Thai living in Hong Kong for over 30 years expressed his excitement, stating that they had already requested a day off two months in advance and bought water guns for the event.
Water splashing, which symbolizes spreading blessings, occurs from 3 pm to 5 pm, using water guns and clear water prepared by the event organizers.
Some said they would head to a nearby store where their friend works to change clothes after getting wet.
The Happy Songkran Festival had stalls featuring Thai massage and Thai food experiences, along with Thai boxing, Muay Thai, and dance performances headlining the event.
A Miss Songkran election was also held during the event, including finalists showcasing their own regions' cultures.
The chairman of the Thai Regional Alliance in Hong Kong was thrilled to hold the Songkran Festival after three years. He added that with the closure of the South Wall Road for the event, festival-goers could enjoy much more than before.
Participants stated that the rain had not stopped their enthusiastic feeling and hoped to get blessed by joining the Songkran after three years of cancellation.
A Thai living in Hong Kong for over 30 years expressed his excitement, stating that they had already requested a day off two months in advance and bought water guns for the event.
Water splashing, which symbolizes spreading blessings, occurs from 3 pm to 5 pm, using water guns and clear water prepared by the event organizers.
Some said they would head to a nearby store where their friend works to change clothes after getting wet.
The Happy Songkran Festival had stalls featuring Thai massage and Thai food experiences, along with Thai boxing, Muay Thai, and dance performances headlining the event.
A Miss Songkran election was also held during the event, including finalists showcasing their own regions' cultures.
The chairman of the Thai Regional Alliance in Hong Kong was thrilled to hold the Songkran Festival after three years. He added that with the closure of the South Wall Road for the event, festival-goers could enjoy much more than before.
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