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When is Songkran celebrated every year?
April 13-15
What is the primary element used during the festival?
Water
What is put on faces for the festival?
White clay/paste
What is a "Super Soaker"?
A large water gun
Which animal is often seen in Songkran parades, sometimes spraying water?
Elephants
True or False: Taxis and buses are safe from getting wet.
False!
What should you put your electronics in?
A waterproof bag/pouch
True/False: Songkran is only celebrated in one city in Thailand.
False
What kind of water is used in the traditional ritual for Buddha statues?
Scented/fragrant water
Why do people throw water at each other?
To wash away bad luck/purify
What/Who should you NOT throw water at?
Monks, babies, motorcycles
If you are in Spain, which festival is most similar in "spirit" to Songkran?
Hogueras de San Juan / Tomatina
True or False: Songkran is the Buddhist New Year
True
What is the traditional Thai greeting for the New Year?
Sawasdee Pee Mai
Which city is famous for having the longest Songkran celebrations?
Chiang Mai
Is Songkran a solar or lunar-based festival originally?
Solar - based on the sun's movement
What does the word "Songkran" mean in Sanskrit?
To move / To step into
What do people build at temples using sand?
Sand pagodas/stupas
What is the name of the ritual where water is poured on elders' hands?
Rod Nam Dum Hua
In the sand pagoda tradition, why do people bring sand to the temple?
To replace the sand they took away on their shoes during the year