Festivals

Thailand Festivals have a great influence on every aspect of Thailand as a country. They all have different meaning and purposes some for spiritual or religious purposes and others for cultural. The Thai festivals demonstrate and present historical and present traditions and the beliefs and lives of people living in this country.  Festivals in Thailand are celebrated by all ages, it is a time for them to come together, enjoy each other’s company while sharing their customs with pride. The most popular festivals in Thailand are the ones to do with Flora and Fauna such as the Annual Elephant Roundup, Fruit fair, Flower Carnival and the Buffalo racing. Others festivals are celebrated for social and traditional purposes such as the Ghost festival, Chinese New Year, Mother’s Day, Songkran Festival, Loy Krathong, and many others. Although all these festivals are associated with having fun and entertaining there are other festivals such as Constitution Day that celebrate the political powers, or monarchy of Thailand. In this Blog you will learn all about the different types of festivals.