Songkran celebration from April 13-15th.
On April 14th from 10am-6pm at Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Vanaram
76-16 46th Ave. (76th-78th Sts.), Elmhurst, Queens
SONGKRAN, the Thai New Year is the most exuberant festival held nationwide. The Thais celebrated Songkran officially from April 13 until April 15. These three days represent the last day of the old year, the day of transition, and the first day of the New Year.
Songkran has traditionally been celebrated as the New Year for many centuries, and is believed to have been adapted from an Indian festival. It is now observed nationwide, even in the far south. However, the most famous Songkran celebrations are still in the northern city of Chiang Mai, where it continues for six days and even longer. It has also become a party for foreigners and an additional reason for many to visit Thailand for immersion in another culture.
Try Thai Food to celebrate the New Year:
Meal Thai Cuisine
77-05 Woodside Avenue, Elmhurst, New York 11373
Sripraphai Thai Restuarant
64-13 39th Avenue, Woodside, New York 11377
Khay Tiow Thai Kitchen
83-47 Dongan Avenue, Elmhurst, New York 11373
Bangkok Food Mart
64-11 39th Avenue, Woodside, New York 11373
Pukk
71 First Avenue, nr. 5th St., NY
Zabb Thai
71-28 Roosevelt Avenue, nr. 72nd St., Jackson Heights
Kin Khao
171 Spring St., nr. Thompson St.
Ma*ya Hurapan Kitchen
234 E. 4th St., nr. Ave. B, NY
Klong
7 St. Marks Pl., nr. Third Ave., NY
Playground Authentic Thai Cuisine
71-30 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11377