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Songkran
Duration: from April 12 to 15, 2020 in Phuket (The dates vary depending on the regions).
Location: Songkran is the Thai New Year. The entire country gets a lot of days off, and most Thai people will be going, back home to celebrate Songkran with their families. Just expect a lot of traffic jams on the road as everyone is out on pick-up trucks, throwing water at each other.
Details: Starting in the early morning on April 13th, the water ceremony will take many forms. Initially, you are only supposed to sprinkle(洒)your family with a tiny cup of water at home. It's good luck. Then you sprinkle a statue of Buddha very respectfully and do a little pray.
Later in the morning, the game starts to change. Because this is the hottest time of the year, sprinkling each other with water is a lot of fun. Add a little beer to that and Songkran turns into a country-wide water war.
It starts rather gently in Phuket Town around 10 am, turning to water dogfights(混战) in the afternoon in Patong, Kata and Karon, and ends full-scale wet war zone in Bangla Road until late at night.
Survival Tip:
★Don't drive a bike if you can avoid it. It's slippery and the tendency to close eyes when water is thrown at you is dangerous.
★Get a waterproof camera
★Be aware of major traffic jams in towns, mostly in Patong Beach.
★Don't carry anything that doesn't resist water.
★Don't wear expensive clothing.
★Be aware of the sun!
★Have fun! Don't take it too seriously, it's good.
21. Why do traffic jams happen during Songkran?
A. The road is slippery.
B. The entire country gets a lot of days off.
C. The people are throwing water at each other.
D. Everyone is sprinkling his family on the road.
22. What's the first step to celebrate Songkran?
A. Doing a little pray. B. Sprinkling a statue of Buddha.
C. Sprinkling family with a little water. D. Sprinkling each other with much beer.
23. Which of the following is recommended during Songkran?
A. Carrying an umbrella. B. Wearing cheap clothes.
C. Bringing some cash. D. Riding a bicycle.
