If Vietnam is famous for countless festivals that take place every year, so is Thailand. Some cultural festivals in Thailand that are famous to tourists around the world can be mentioned as water splashing festival, vegetarian festival, lantern festival ,… Right now , let’s take a look at some unique festivals that tourists traveling to Thailand should not miss!

Discover unique festivals in Thailand

Take part in 5 impressive cultural festivals in Thailand tour

What is impressive and unique about Thailand tourism? What are the festivals that you should not miss during your Thailand tour? Let’s find out now!

1. Thailand Water Festival – Songkran

Songkran is known as the traditional Thai New Year day that will be celebrated on New Year’s Day (13 – 15/04 solar calendar) according to the Buddhist calendar to welcome the New Year. This is the time when people in the land of the Golden Pagoda will express their gratitude to the Buddha, they will start cleaning their houses, splashing water on the elderly to show their respect.

According to the Thai concept, splashing water will help them wash away the bad things in the old year and welcome good luck in the new year. In addition, people cook traditional festival dishes and wear colorful costumes. The bustling cities most visited by tourists on this occasion are Phuket, Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya,…

2. Chiang Mai Flower Festival

Known as the “Northern Rose”, the Flower Festival will be held annually on the first weekend of February in Chiang Mai area, Thailand. This is considered one of the most impressive events that you should not miss when traveling to Thailand that has attracted a large number of visitors.

On this festival, hundreds of flowers will be put together to form special shapes. In addition, the Suan Buak Hat Park area will be beautifully decorated with colorful flowers such as orchids, chrysanthemums, and Damask roses unique to Chiang Mai.

3. Khao Phansa Festival

This is a major Buddhist festival that will be held on May 7 every year for the purpose of declaring the beginning of the season of Buddhists’ residence. On this holiday, monks in Thailand will meditate and are not allowed to leave the temple for a period of 3 months. On this occasion, there are many young people who also practice with the desire to accumulate blessings and pay tribute to their parents. Accordingly, the people here will make offerings, worship and wish good and peaceful things for themselves and their families.

Khao Phansa Festival Thailand

The traditional Khao Phansa Festival is held on a very large scale and this is considered an interesting festival that tourists traveling to Thailand should once participate because in Thailand more than 90% of people follow Buddhism. Buddhism plays a very important role in the life of gods and beliefs of the people of the land of Golden Pagodas.

4. Surin Elephant Festival

This traditional festival will take place in the Surin – Isaan area, located in the northeast of Thailand. Surin Elephant Festival is known as 1 of the festivals that make up the tradition of Thailand. The Surin Elephant Festival will be held to honor elephants along with their companions who train them.

The Surin Elephant Festival imbued with Thai culture will be held on the 3rd weekend in November. Coming to this holiday, visitors traveling to Thailand will have the opportunity to witness 300 elephants parading and admire their artistic performances such as jumping, kicking football or tug of war.

5. Loy Krathong Festival – Lantern Festival

The Thai Krathong Lantern Festival will take place on the full moon day of the 12th lunar month every year to commemorate the water god. After the people celebrate the ceremony, the goddess will join together in releasing lanterns. According to Thai culture, releasing lights down the river will help dispel bad luck, wishing good luck and good will come in life.

In addition to the above festivals, Thailand also has countless traditional holidays throughout the year with extremely interesting and unique activities. Plan your trip to Thailand now to explore these meaningful activities!