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Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year that has been a symbol of hospitality, love, goodwill

compassion, respect and thankfulness using water as the means of expression of gratitude. Songkran Festival is celebrated every year from the 13th to the 15th April.

This year, Songkran festival in Concordian International School was held on Thursday, the 5th of April 2018. The Thai Department organized the pouring scented water ceremony for all the Concordian community.

We would like to thank Mr. Savage, who had been organizing the joyful water play activities for EY/PY students. They had such an amazing time! Thank you for your help and support and being involved in Songkran festival 2018.

In the evening on Songkran Day, G.10 students had the stupendous performance of Madanabadha Musical Theater for charity, which is a part of the school build project of 2018. Great Job G. 10! We are so proud of you.

By: Kru Dear

At Concordian, every year students have been waiting for the most fun-filled festival.

Songkran is thus a great time for everyone to enjoy the water pouring and experience the authentic Thai atmosphere.

Traditionally, we have started the Songkran ceremony with the PY Thai music band (the long drum) played greeting in the Grand Theater. Then the students presented the history of Songkran. During the ceremony, the PY Thai music band played the beautiful Thai song named “Kheakborathet” which refers to the power of Buddha to bless everyone in ceremony.

All students paid their respect and conveyed their best wishes to their teachers by pouring water on them or their palms, and the teachers would give blessings to them in return. After the distinctive cultural activity then we enjoyed the water game with our Songkran team!

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