The Myanmar water festival 'Thingyan' kicks off for five days of mass water fights and street parties | AFP News Agency

✨🫧💦 Songkran / Thingyan / Pi Mai and New Year : The Traditions You Should Know! 🌿🕯️✨ Songkran/Thingyan , the Tai / Myanmar / Thai / Lao - New Year ( Lunar Calendar New Year), is more than just watering or water fights—it's a time for renewal, respect, and positive energy! 💦❤️🫶🏼 ✅ Bathe Buddha First – Before anything else, bathe the Buddha images.🙏🏼 ✅ Watch Your Words – Start the year with kindness for good vibes.🫶🏼 ✅ Respect All Life – Avoid harming any creatures to build good karma.�