Home and Away: How International Grinnell Students Celebrate the New Year
Scarlet & Black 2018-04-20
Summary:
By Zoe Fruchter fruchter@grinnell.edu The Thai New Year holiday, Songkran, was celebrated both in Thailand and across the globe from Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15. Songkran traditions include performing water-pouring rituals and paying respect to ancestors. Water-pouring in particular has evolved into the main event of the holiday, which is renowned for its...