Ibrahim Jabbari
The day begins with a visit to a local temple. People pray and take part in cleansing rituals. Idols of Buddha are washed with scented water for good luck and prosperity, a ritual Buddhists call “Song Nam Phra.”
Cleansing with water is an integral part of the festivities as Song Nam Phra also signifies purification by washing away one’s sins. Offering food to the Buddhist monks and paying tributes to the dead is a common practice.
