【亚洲·泰国】宋干节 Songkran（2023年）

　　宋干节，又称泼水节，是泰国的传统新年，在每年4月13日至15日举行。节日期间，人们会返乡与家人团聚，通过向长辈行献水礼、到寺庙浴佛、堆沙塔等传统仪式进行祈福。洒水祝福的活动如今已演变成备受游客喜爱的街头泼水庆典，象征着洗去不幸、迎接新的一年。这个节日充满了欢庆与仪式感，人们会进行斋僧行善、沐浴净身等活动，互相泼水以示祝福，同时敬拜长辈、放生以及歌舞游戏也是不可或缺的节目。在这个节日里，泰国人表现出对新年氛围的极度热爱，他们不仅庆祝中国的春节，也庆祝西洋的新年。然而，对于泰国人来说，真正意义上的新年是从4月13日开始的连续三天“宋干节”。值得一提的是，“宋干”一词源于梵文，寓意着“跨越”或“向前迈进”的精神。在泼水节期间，随处可见泰国人虔诚地膜拜宋干女神的场景。
　　2023年度列入人类非物质文化遗产名录。


　　Songkran, also known as the Water Festival, is Thailand's traditional New Year, celebrated annually from April 13 to 15. During this period, people return home to reunite with family and perform blessings through rituals such as offering water to elders, bathing the Buddha at temples, and building sand stupas. The water-splashing tradition has evolved into a popular street celebration beloved by tourists, symbolizing the washing away of misfortune and the ushering in of a new year. This festival is filled with joy and ceremonial significance, where people observe fasting, perform good deeds, purify themselves through bathing, and splash water on each other as a blessing. Additionally, honoring elders, releasing animals, and engaging in singing, dancing, and games are essential activities. During this festival, Thais express an intense love for the New Year atmosphere, celebrating not only Chinese New Year but also Western New Year. However, for Thais, the true commencement of the New Year begins with the three-day "Songkran" festival starting on April 13. Notably, the term "Songkran" originates from Sanskrit, signifying the spirit of "transition" or "moving forward." During the Water Festival, scenes of Thais devoutly worshiping the Songkran goddess can be seen everywhere.

　　Included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List for 2023.