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Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers 5

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

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Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers 4

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

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Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers 3

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

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Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

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Thailand: Bangkok Streets Crowded with Songkran Festivalgoers 2

The streets of the capital Bangkok were thronged with large crowds on April 13, the first day of Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival. The event is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year by splashing water on each other.

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Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People pose for selfies during a celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People pose for photos during a celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Songkran Water Festival - Bangkok

People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. Songkran, a traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 16, 2024. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240417) -- LUANG PRABANG, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 16, 2024. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240417) -- LUANG PRABANG, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 16, 2024. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240417) -- LUANG PRABANG, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 14, 2024. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240417) -- LUANG PRABANG, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 14, 2024. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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Thailand rides on Songkran festival to boost soft power

STORY: Thailand rides on Songkran festival to boost soft power SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:06 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Songkran festival celebrations in Ayutthaya 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): Thai citizen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG SHAOHONG, Chinese tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Thai): ITTHIPHAN KHAOLAMAI, Manager of Ayutthaya Elephant Palace 5. various of the Songkran festival celebrations in Bangkok 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MA HUIZHEN, Thai-Chinese singer 7. various of the Songkran festival celebrations in Bangkok STORYLINE: Getting drenched in water fights, splashing water with elephants, or enjoying cultural performances, revelers embrace Songkran festivities throughout April across Thailand as the country rides on its traditional new year to boost "soft power." Songkran, usually held from April 13 to 15 in Thailand, is also celebrated in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Known as the Buddhist new year, the holiday is tr

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Thailand: Nation Celebrates 2024 Songkran

These airport security staff at the Chiang Mai International Airport playfully shoot water using water guns at passing vehicles during Thailand's Songkran festival. Songkran is the Thai New Year celebrated annually on April 13 with the holiday period extending to April 15.

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Laos celebrates traditional Songkran Festival

STORY: Laos celebrates traditional Songkran Festival SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Songkran Festival celebrations in Laos STORYLINE: Laos began to celebrate the Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year on Saturday. The Lao New Year, celebrated from April 13 to 18 this year, is the most important festival in the country. A series of events will be held to celebrate this traditional festival. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vientiane. (XHTV)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240414) -- VIENTIANE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. The Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year, celebrated from April 13 to 18 this year, is the most important festival in the country. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240414) -- VIENTIANE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. The Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year, celebrated from April 13 to 18 this year, is the most important festival in the country. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240414) -- VIENTIANE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. The Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year, celebrated from April 13 to 18 this year, is the most important festival in the country. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240414) -- VIENTIANE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. The Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year, celebrated from April 13 to 18 this year, is the most important festival in the country. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240414) -- VIENTIANE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. The Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year, celebrated from April 13 to 18 this year, is the most important festival in the country. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240414) -- VIENTIANE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. The Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year, celebrated from April 13 to 18 this year, is the most important festival in the country. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240414) -- BEIJING, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- PHNOM PENH, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in an activity to celebrate the Songkran festival, or the Cambodian New Year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 13, 2024. The four-day Songkran festival kicked off on Saturday in Cambodia. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- PHNOM PENH, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in an activity to celebrate the Songkran festival, or the Cambodian New Year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 13, 2024. The four-day Songkran festival kicked off on Saturday in Cambodia. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- PHNOM PENH, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival, or the Cambodian New Year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 13, 2024. The four-day Songkran festival kicked off on Saturday in Cambodia. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- PHNOM PENH, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in an activity to celebrate the Songkran festival, or the Cambodian New Year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 13, 2024. The four-day Songkran festival kicked off on Saturday in Cambodia. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- PHNOM PENH, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in an activity to celebrate the Songkran festival, or the Cambodian New Year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 13, 2024. The four-day Songkran festival kicked off on Saturday in Cambodia. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child splashes water on another child in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- BANGKOK, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- BANGKOK, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child splashes water on others in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- BANGKOK, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- BANGKOK, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People splash water on one another in celebration of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-SONGKRAN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240413) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People have fun as they celebrate the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 13, 2024. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240411) -- BEIJING, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water to each other to celebrate the upcoming Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 9, 2024. Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-ELEPHANTS-SPLASHING WATER-FESTIVAL

(240411) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water to each other to celebrate the upcoming Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 9, 2024. Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-ELEPHANTS-SPLASHING WATER-FESTIVAL

(240411) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water to each other to celebrate the upcoming Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 9, 2024. Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-ELEPHANTS-SPLASHING WATER-FESTIVAL

(240411) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water to each other to celebrate the upcoming Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 9, 2024. Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-ELEPHANTS-SPLASHING WATER-FESTIVAL

(240411) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water to each other to celebrate the upcoming Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 9, 2024. Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-ELEPHANTS-SPLASHING WATER-FESTIVAL

(240411) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water to each other to celebrate the upcoming Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 9, 2024. Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-ELEPHANTS-SPLASHING WATER-FESTIVAL

(240411) -- AYUTTHAYA, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People and elephants splash water to each other to celebrate the upcoming Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 9, 2024. Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year, during which people express greetings by splashing water on each other. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)