What are the distinctive festivals in Thailand?

Thailand is rich in natural and cultural landscapes. Bangkok, the capital of the Buddhist country with ancient temples, Pattaya, known as "Oriental Hawaii", and Chiang Mai, known as "City of Roses", are all beautiful. In addition, some festivals in Thailand are quite distinctive and the scenes are very lively. Thailand's National Day, also known as Wanshou Festival, commemorates the king's birthday on February 5, 65438 every year. The Songkran Festival, also known as Songkran Festival, is the Thai New Year from April 12 to April 15 in the Gregorian calendar. At this moment, the whole country is celebrating, especially in Bangkok. There are roughly five kinds of activities, namely bathing Buddha, building sand, releasing people, celebrating parade and splashing water; Summer Festival in July of the Gregorian calendar is an important Buddhist festival, which means that Thailand enters the rainy season and monks enter a three-month period of meditation and chanting. During this period, monks are not allowed to leave the temple at will in the morning, but only have two meals in the morning, noon and evening, and only eat liquid food for dinner. Loi krathong is the full moon day in Gregorian calendar 165438+ 10 (Thai calendar 65438+February), which is the most lively and poetic traditional festival in Thailand. By then, the whole city of Bangkok will be boiling, and all the lights will float together, with great momentum. The most lively places are the banks of the First Imperial Bridge, Kaolin Park and Kongluo Port. During the festival, tourists from all over the world enjoy the festive atmosphere and experience Thai culture with the Thai people. Classical Dance Khon: Watching Thai classical dance is the favorite program for tourists visiting Bangkok. One of the most famous classical dances is "Khon", which is performed by masked male dancers. At first, it was a court dance. When performing, it wears a mask and has no dialogue. It is expressed through music, dance and body. Songkran Festival (April 12- 15): Also known as Songkran Festival, it is the New Year in Thailand and there are four national holidays. At this moment, the whole country is celebrating, especially Bangkok. Four of the most respected Buddha statues will be exhibited, and thousands of Buddhist disciples will throw water at him. Loi krat hong (full moon day in 65438+February in Thai calendar): Loi Krathong is the main festival in Thailand and the most lively and poetic traditional festival among Thai people. The master of ceremonies put incense sticks, coins, candles, dead leaves and flowers on the lotus leaves (water lanterns). Then light candles and incense, put the water lamp at the water's edge, hoping that its candlelight will light up and follow the water. Among them, flame represents the realization of dreams and longevity. Along the river bank, tourists can buy water lanterns made in advance and join the celebration. Tens of millions of flashing sparks on the water surface fluctuate up and down, representing the hopes and dreams of the people.