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Songkran is the Thai New Year’s national holiday and is celebrated from April 13th to April 15th. It was inscribed into UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage on 6 December 2023.
Similar to the Chinese zodiac, there are twelve animals in the Thai zodiac representing each year in a twelve-year cycle with this Thai New Year being the Year of the Serpent/Dragon. For this reason, we have selected the above image, painted and designed by artist Sanan Rattana, Royal Society of Thailand, with two nagas (divine serpents) flanking the image.
Wishing you a Happy Thai New Year “Songkran 2024”
From the Director of the SEAMEO Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA), Mr Khemchat Thepchai, & the SEAMEO SPAFA family.
[Please note that SEAMEO SPAFA will be closed for Songkran from 12 to 16 April 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.]
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