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Lesson 149: How Thailand Celebrates Songkran—From Chiang Mai to the Sea
Manage episode 476176568 series 2949602
Hello, It's Anchisa from the Ling app here to share another story with you!
Ever wondered how Songkran is celebrated beyond Bangkok? 🌊 In this episode of Learn Thai with Ling, Anchisa invites two special guests—Jomm from Chiang Mai and Ananda from Pangnga—to share how their hometowns uniquely celebrate the Thai New Year. From temple traditions and water fights in the North to ancestor worship and sea rituals in the South, you'll hear personal stories, local phrases, and surprising cultural details that make Songkran special across Thailand.
💡 Highlights:
- สงกรานต์ (Songkran) – Thai New Year and water festival tradition 💦
- Mahom fabric fashion and temple visits in Northern Thailand 🧵
- Ancestor worship and Sea Gypsy customs in the South 🌊
- Regional greetings and how locals say "Happy Songkran!" in their dialects 🗣️
- Songkran’s origin from India and its recognition as a World Heritage celebration 🌏
- Tips on water-splashing etiquette and cultural respect during the festival 🙏
Tune in and discover the little things that make Thai culture so special!
Discover how you can practice your Thai with a free lesson on Ling Live! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Sawasdee ka!
Learn Language with the Ling app: https://ling-app.onelink.me/Ue3y/84lstc3y
Ling's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ling_app/
Learn Thai with a tutor:https://ling-live.onelink.me/Oq7y/0f2126q2
Feedback?
Feel free to contact me via
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchisac/
149 episodes
Manage episode 476176568 series 2949602
Hello, It's Anchisa from the Ling app here to share another story with you!
Ever wondered how Songkran is celebrated beyond Bangkok? 🌊 In this episode of Learn Thai with Ling, Anchisa invites two special guests—Jomm from Chiang Mai and Ananda from Pangnga—to share how their hometowns uniquely celebrate the Thai New Year. From temple traditions and water fights in the North to ancestor worship and sea rituals in the South, you'll hear personal stories, local phrases, and surprising cultural details that make Songkran special across Thailand.
💡 Highlights:
- สงกรานต์ (Songkran) – Thai New Year and water festival tradition 💦
- Mahom fabric fashion and temple visits in Northern Thailand 🧵
- Ancestor worship and Sea Gypsy customs in the South 🌊
- Regional greetings and how locals say "Happy Songkran!" in their dialects 🗣️
- Songkran’s origin from India and its recognition as a World Heritage celebration 🌏
- Tips on water-splashing etiquette and cultural respect during the festival 🙏
Tune in and discover the little things that make Thai culture so special!
Discover how you can practice your Thai with a free lesson on Ling Live! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Sawasdee ka!
Learn Language with the Ling app: https://ling-app.onelink.me/Ue3y/84lstc3y
Ling's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ling_app/
Learn Thai with a tutor:https://ling-live.onelink.me/Oq7y/0f2126q2
Feedback?
Feel free to contact me via
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchisac/
149 episodes
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