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In photos: Thai New Year starts with a splash

Published April 13, 2015

The Songkran festival marks the traditional Thai New Year and is celebrated each year from April 13 to 15. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people and is meant as a symbol of cleansing and purification.

Two people use chalk, water mixed with mentholated talc used for blessings, during the Songkran water festival in Silom road on April 13, 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.Borja Sanchez Trillo/Getty Images
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Revellers take part in a water fight during the Songkran water festival in Bangkok, Thailand.Borja Sanchez Trillo/Getty Images
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Revellers take part in a water fight during the Songkran water festival in Bangkok, Thailand.Borja Sanchez Trillo/Getty Images
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Revellers take part in a water fight during the Songkran water festival in Bangkok, Thailand.Borja Sanchez Trillo/Getty Images
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Revellers take part in a water fight during the Songkran water festival in Bangkok, Thailand.Borja Sanchez Trillo/Getty Images
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Revellers take part in a water fight during the Songkran water festival in Bangkok, Thailand.Borja Sanchez Trillo/Getty Images
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Revellers take part in a water fight during the Songkran water festival in Bangkok, Thailand.Borja Sanchez Trillo/Getty Images
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Revellers take part in a water fight during the Songkran water festival in Bangkok, Thailand.Borja Sanchez Trillo/Getty Images
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