Songkran And Easter Together, Double Your Joy In Krabi Thailand

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 12, 2010 -
New Year followed by colorful, electrifying and fabulous festivals that will double your joy this vacation. Not just that, but to make it yet more tempting many world class airlines are offering cheap flights to Thailand. You can get all kinds of direct indirect cheap flights to Krabi (via Bangkok) and have the best time of celebrating Easter and Thai New year on the Tropical Paradise of Krabi. For more details on cheap flights to Krabi and cheap tickets to Thailand from London UK have a look at:

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The Word “Songkran” is originated from Sanskrit meaning “Astrological passage”. Like Hindus, Muslims or Christians, Buddhists also have their own calculations for the New Year. Years ago, the calculations for Thai New Year or Buddhist New Year were done astronomically, however nowadays the dates are fixed. The beginning of the New Year is marked by celebrations and festivals lead by “Songkran Festival”.  The detailed meaning of Songkran is the entry of the sun into any sign of the Zodiac. But the Songkran in this particular instance is when the sun enters the sign of Aries or the Ram. Its full name is “Maha Songkran” or “Major Songkran” to distinguish it from the other ones. But the people call it simply the Songkran for it is the only one they know and in which they take interest. It is their traditional New Year when they can enjoy their holidays to the full with no economic hindrance.

It coincides with the New Year of many calendars of South and Southeast Asia. For travelers on their Easter Holidays, it is a unique opportunity to taste the pleasure of celebration in two different cultures and experience the unique traditions of both. Specially, if weren’t able to have a New Year Blast in Thailand last year due to flight cancellations or budget issues, it’s the second chance life has thrown in your way to make an other fresh beginning of the year. The Island of Krabi is a perfect place to take this start.

Out of all the feasts and festivals in Thailand, which are many, the Songkran Festival is the most striking, for it is widely observed not only in this country but also in Burma, Cambodia and the Lao State. Although the festivals major focus or large scales celebrations will be observed in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. However, going to Krabi will add totally a new dimension. A when you will see the sun rise like a ruby form turquoise water , it gives a feeling as if all the bad feelings, burdens, worries and bad memories of all last years have been washed away and a new fresh start is given to our life.

It is also recommended to spend a couple of nights in Bangkok when the festival is at its peak followed by a week in Beach Paradise Krabi. This will give you the complete picture of all kinds of celebrations from rocking capital to serene beach.

Apart from colorful bright decorations, feasts or simply merry making, there are also some other interesting traditions associated with the beginning of the year. On the Songkran Festival, it creates a certain sense like April Fool's Day, when the maids of the village play pranks on any gallant who happens to pass by their way. He will be caught and bound by the united strength of the maids and they will daub him with blacking. It also is similar to the festival of “Holi” in India.

For more delights of the Easter cum New Year…celebrate with Thailand!

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