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There are some really ridiculous, funny festivals or things in Asia.

Thailand Water Festival

Every year, April 13 is the Thai New Year, three days in a row, is the most joyful festival of the year in Thailand. On that occasion, Thai people usually celebrate by [splashing] water on each other, which is why it is also called [Water Splashing Festival]. The custom of splashing water itself has a religious meaning, but now it contains more playful and fun components, although everyone is drenched like a drenched chicken, but because it is the hottest time of the year, splashing water to also add a few minutes of coolness.

New Year's Eve is celebrated with great pomp and circumstance throughout the country, but the most festive place is Chiang Mai, a city in the north of Thailand. If you happen to be on your way to Chiang Mai, or are already there, beware of getting drenched by enthusiastic young men during these three days, as it is the most fun of the year for young people. Traditionally, the Thai New Year brings the country into festive splendor with grand religious celebrations and public festivities. At the height of the festivities, anyone who walks down the street is likely to get drenched, but that's just a sign of congratulations and welcome.

At this time, Chiang Mai beautiful dancers like clouds, boat shuttle, music and drums, but also elected the water festival beauty, the river is gathered in large crowds, carrying buckets, pots of water thrown at the crowd. If you want to join this event, you have to arrange transportation and accommodation early, otherwise you may not be able to squeeze into the city.

Bangkok New Year April 12 - 14

The traditional Thai New Year is celebrated throughout Bangkok, with the main venue for the celebrations located at Royal Field Square (SANAM LUANG) in front of the Grand Palace. There is enshrined in the sacred PHRA SIHING Buddha statue, when the influx of pilgrimage to worship very much, the Buddha statue surrounded by water. There is also the "Miss Water Festival" pageant held in Winsutkasat, accompanied by cheers to show respect for the elderly, as well as various forms of entertainment, including, of course, the splashing of water.

PHRA PADAENG WATER SPLASHING FESTIVAL, Pattani Province, APRIL 15 - 16

The MON people are the earliest sedentary tribes in Thailand's history, and to this day there are still a large number of them living in the PHRA PADAENG area within the Pattani Province, south of Bangkok. They celebrate the arrival of this Old Calendar New Year by cleaning their houses thoroughly and holding religious ceremonies, as well as colorful parades.

Pattaya Festival April 12-19

In mid-summer, Thailand's world-famous seaside city is decked out in glorious festive splendor for the annual New Year. The festivities range from colorful car parades and beauty pageants, to local delicacies sold at stalls, to grand fireworks displays along the waterfront.

Welcome Dance and Concert

Welcome the new year with a colorful dance and song filled with diversity.

Extraordinary Welcome Festivals

Travelers are greeted at airports, train stations, and ports with "egg blossoms" presented by well-dressed local women to symbolize the warmest of welcomes.

The Dabbalsam Festival

This is an Indian festival honoring the god Mrugan, and the sight of devotees poking and prodding their flesh and blood with sharp iron branches along the streets of George's Falls Road is a frightening sight.

Fasting Market

This is a tradition that takes place during the Muslim month of Ramadan in preparation for Eid al-Fitr. The festive atmosphere is everywhere in Penang, especially at the Kota pedestrian plaza, where a wide range of clothes and equipment are sold.

Eid al-Fitr

The festival of fasting lasts for a month and is followed by Eid al-Fitr, when Muslims of all nationalities are celebrated and official residences are opened to dignitaries. There will be large-scale celebrations in the square of the old fortress of Kanwari.