Properties (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:festival
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
the lunar calendar
the end of the dry season the zodiac sign of the year |
| gptkbp:currentStatus |
3 days
|
| gptkbp:features |
parades
music and dance performances |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thai New Year
|
| gptkbp:includes |
cultural performances
visiting temples |
| gptkbp:involves |
water fights
cleaning homes making merit |
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
gptkb:Thailand
art exhibitions fireworks community feasts local delicacies traditional clothing traditional games traditional rituals traditional music and dance local music festivals community art projects local crafts and arts visiting local markets water blessings traditional storytelling events pouring water on each other family gatherings and meals releasing fish into water traditional_Thai_food other_countries_with_Thai_communities pouring_water_over_Buddha_statues |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
community gatherings
community bonding community service cultural education cultural preservation cultural workshops family reunions spiritual cleansing cultural pride cultural storytelling reflection and renewal cultural appreciation forgiveness and reconciliation visiting relatives cultural reflection cultural performances and exhibitions cultural exhibitions. cultural_exchange cultural_exchange_programs |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its festive atmosphere
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
UNESCO_as_an_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage
|
| gptkbp:isAssociatedWith |
Buddhist_traditions
|
| gptkbp:isCelebratedFor |
gptkb:Thailand
|
| gptkbp:occursIn |
April 13
|
| gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs |
Songkran
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
merit-making activities
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
the pouring of scented water
the_beginning_of_the_new_year_in_the_Thai_solar_calendar |