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#songkran2024 Thailand’s annual Songkran or Thai New Year to be held during 13 -15 of April appears to be another year without any splashing. But the tradition and celebration live on. Tourism Authority of Thailand, Stockholm Office, gives 3 meaningful tips how to celebrate the annual festival the Thai way adapting the long tradition to the current situation. Traditionally the new year welcomes a great start for the year to come. The Thais use this time to give their houses a deep cleaning. All of the cleanliness is supposed to bring blessings and good luck in the new year. And by throwing (or donating) the old, unused or sometime even broken objects is believed to take away the unfortunate. Declutter your belongings can also bring the freshness to your mind and spirit during the disruptions of your daily routines. Traditionally the Thais give special respect to their families and elders by pouring scented water on their palms. In return, they would give out good blessings and wish their children and grandchildren a good future. Bringing small gifts to family members, the elderly, friends and the loved ones means sending the warm symbolic gesture of “Love and caring”. Why not donating a bit of your money to those who are in need or volunteering to help out the society.