Chiang Mai, Thailand. 13th April 2014. Participants in the Songkran Day Parade of Buddha statues in Chiang Mai, Thailand and spectators sprinkling and throwing water on the statues as is tradition, but they also continue the massive water fight, pouring water on each other as well. Songkran, the traditional new year is the 15th full moon of the year, but the water festival is now officially celebrated on the 13th April.

Chiang Mai, Thailand. 13th April 2014. Participants in the Songkran Day Parade of Buddha statues in Chiang Mai, Thailand and spectators sprinkling and throwing water on the statues as is tradition, but they also continue the massive water fight, pouring water on each other as well. Songkran, the traditional new year is the 15th full moon of the year, but the water festival is now officially celebrated on the 13th April. Stock Photo

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Participants in the Songkran Day Parade of Buddha statues in Chiang Mai, Thailand and spectators sprinkling and throwing water on the statues as is tradition, but they also continue the massive water fight, pouring water on each other as well

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