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What are the characteristics of Chinese and Thai festivals?

The characteristics of traditional festivals in China are closely related to the natural rhythm, often accompanied by some farming etiquette, and tend to pursue family reunion and interpersonal communication.

In Thailand, there are festivals almost every month, among which Songkran Festival and loi krathong are the most national features. April 13 Songkran Festival, also known as Songkran Festival, is a traditional Thai New Year, equivalent to the Spring Festival in China. The Songkran Festival lasted for three days, and the whole country was dressed in costumes. Friendly Thais express joy, celebration, respect and blessing by splashing water. Moreover, Pattaya holds Pattaya Festival every year, which actually extends the annual Songkran Festival by 3-5 days, and its lively scene is only once a year. Loi krathong is an important folk festival. Every year in the evening of 65438+February 15 in the Thai calendar, people gather on the waterfront, put on water lanterns, thank God and pray for the future.