Songkran Festival
Songkran is the Thai New Year, celebrated with massive water fights in the streets to symbolize washing away bad luck. The festival includes temple visits, merit-making, and pouring water on Buddha statues as a sign of respect. It’s a vibrant, community-wide event uniting families and friends.
April
Hana Matsuri
Hana Matsuri, or Flower Festival, celebrates Buddha’s birthday on April 8 with quiet temple ceremonies across Japan. Participants pour sweet tea over small Buddha statues and decorate altars with flowers, symbolizing purity and renewal. It’s a lesser-known observance outside Buddhist communities, overshadowed by larger Japanese festivals.
April