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Bangkok Post
|April 13, 2025
>>The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, inviting Thai and international tourists to celebrate the Thai New Year in a five-day event running until April 15 along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang.
TAT governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool said the event features light and sound shows, cultural parades from five regions, water-splashing zones and free concerts by top Thai artists.
Highlights include eight grand parades under the theme Thainess Iconic, with over 500 performers showcasing Thailand's identity and the soft power it creates.
There are also processions showcasing Thailand's gastronomy, elephants, fighting fish, tuk-tuks and regional dances.
The parades, to be held yesterday and today, start at Democracy Monument and end at Sanam Luang.
Drone light shows featuring 1,200 drones will be held under two themes: Guardians of Siam, scheduled on April 12, 13 and 15 at 8.30pm-8.45pm, 8.15pm-8.30pm and 8pm-8.15pm respectively, and Thainess Eternal, scheduled on April 11 and 14 at 9pm-9.15pm and 8.45pm-9pm respectively.
Cultural performances, such as Hoo-Loo Musical Folk Drama and Hun Lakorn Lek puppetry, will also take place.
This story is from the April 13, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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