Statements (137)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:festival
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:statues
Family gatherings Water fights |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Thai_New_Year |
| gptkbp:duration |
3 days
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
community participation
|
| gptkbp:features |
Parades
Cultural performances parades Sand pagoda building Sand pagodas |
| gptkbp:has_origin |
ancient traditions
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| gptkbp:has_variations |
different regions of Thailand
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Songkran Festival
|
| gptkbp:includes |
Parades
Traditional rituals cultural performances sand pagoda building Merit-making activities |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:involves |
Cultural performances
Cultural rituals Visiting temples Rituals for ancestors water fights Pouring water blessing ceremonies Buddha statue washing |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
gptkb:cultural_identity
Thai culture |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:cultural_exchange community bonding cultural education cultural preservation family reunions honoring ancestors spiritual renewal cultural pride promoting peace forgiveness and reconciliation sharing food cleansing and renewal cleaning homes visiting temples cultural reflection strengthening relationships celebrating diversity Reunion with family celebrating unity celebrating life celebrating traditions Making merit making merit celebrating community spirit reflection and respect celebrating water as a source of life honoring cultural values Reflection and respect |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
New beginnings
Family gatherings family gatherings Water blessings the end of the dry season |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Lanna_style
gptkb:Royal_Family gptkb:Thailand gptkb:Fireworks gptkb:fireworks Dance performances Street food Tourists Food festivals Three days Traditional games food festivals Cultural exhibitions Cultural workshops Traditional costumes traditional dances Music events Street parties Thai people pouring water on each other April 13-15 other countries with Thai communities Various regions of Thailand |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
Joyful atmosphere
joyful celebrations |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
Cultural studies
Festivals of the world |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Travel guides
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
Hindu traditions
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
street parties
its vibrant atmosphere Festive atmosphere Street parties Water splashing |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
Buddhist beliefs
|
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Cambodia
gptkb:Vietnam Local communities International visitors |
| gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by |
gptkb:traditional_music
|
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
media and art
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Southeast Asian culture
Thai culture |
| gptkbp:is_popular_among |
Tourists
tourists |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:Laos
gptkb:Myanmar |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
Tourism boards
|
| gptkbp:is_promoted_through |
gptkb:Cultural_events
Social media |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Thai_New_Year
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Water splashing
|
| gptkbp:national_holiday |
gptkb:Thailand
|
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:April
gptkb:Thailand |
| gptkbp:often_includes |
pouring water on Buddha statues
|
| gptkbp:originated_in |
Traditional New Year
Sanskrit word ' Sankranti' |
| gptkbp:promotes |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
Family reunions Cleansing and renewal |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Purification
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
gptkb:Thai_New_Year
Public celebrations Public holidays water pouring rituals |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bangkok
gptkb:Royal_Family gptkb:Thailand |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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