Students from every grade level took center stage during the festivities, enchanting attendees with mesmerizing performances that highlighted the arts, culture, and traditions of Southern Thailand. The Rum Glong Yaow Parade and Roeng Songkran were among the highlights, offering glimpses into the beliefs and customs of the Southern Thai people, who consider Songkran a time for auspicious rituals to usher in good luck for the coming year.

A particularly captivating part of the celebration was the Nang Talung, a shadow puppet show rich in symbolism and cultural importance, reflecting the essence of Southern Thai heritage. Attendees also enjoyed traditional Thai folk dances pulsating with lively music and accompanied by unique instruments such as bagpipes, immersing them further in the festive atmosphere.

Amidst the joyous performances, the Wells community paid homage to the sacred traditions associated with Songkran, including the revered Rod Num Dum Hua ceremony. This solemn ritual involved pouring water and seeking blessings from a Buddha statue, symbolizing reverence and gratitude among Buddhists. Students and faculty alike participated in the symbolic act of pouring water over the heads of teachers, offering prayers for prosperity, success, and happiness in the Thai New Year.

The celebration underscored the school’s dedication to fostering cultural appreciation and understanding among its diverse student body. By embracing the customs and heritage of Southern Thailand, the event not only enriched the school community but also honored the timeless traditions that continue to unify Thai people across generations. As Songkran remains a cherished symbol of renewal and unity, the vibrant festivities exemplified the enduring spirit of Thai culture and the joyful embrace of new beginnings.

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To open the celebrations, the teachers and students paraded down the street together led by teacher drummers. Performances by our students showed their appreciation for Thai music and culture. Seeing the students enjoy the music and dancing was the best aspect of the show. Wells Bang Na student鈥檚 are becoming confident performers and one of our Grade 3 students decided to MC parts of the show.聽

One of the highlights this year was the tug-o-war game played between parents and students. The parents usually win, but this year, to everyone鈥檚 surprise, the teachers had the upper hand. Since the students were cheering so passionately for their parents, we had to reward the Mom鈥檚 and Dad鈥檚 who played with a special treat. They were awarded the privilege of throwing the first buckets of water and their victims were our teachers and school leaders!

The Songkran festival at Wells Bang Na gives everyone an opportunity to experience the beauty of Thai culture with our family and friends. On behalf of our community, we wish you a wonderful Songkran holiday!聽

Happy Thai New Year!聽

喔竾喔佮福喔侧笝喔曕箤喙冟笝喔涏福喔班箑喔椸辅喙勦笚喔�!

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扣扣传媒 On Nut Campus had a Songkran Festival Celebration on April 5th 2019, from 8:00 鈥� 8:40 a.m. and invited the school community to participate by providing promotional materials, such as event posters and emails.

The Songkran Festival Celebration consisted of 4 performances. Firstly, there was a Thai Instrumental performance of 鈥淜ang Kao Gin Glua鈥� and 鈥淩um Wong Wan Songkran.鈥� Following this, there was a Thai traditional game presented by students from Primary School (G3/4 Non-Native Thai class) called 鈥淢on Sonpha.鈥� The G10 Thai Native class also performed a dance routine to the song, 鈥淥h La-Nor鈥y Love鈥�, and the last performance was by the teachers, performing a traditional Thai dance called 鈥淪erng-kapor.鈥� After these performances, the event concluded with the Water Ceremony 鈥淩od Nam Khor Pon,鈥� where representative students poured water on their teachers鈥� hands to receive blessings from elders for the Thai New Year.

The objective of this celebration was to demonstrate the importance of Thai culture and to encourage students鈥� appreciation of Thai heritage and traditions. After the celebration, feedback received from parents, teachers and students was positive as the event was educational, enjoyable and fostered collaboration within the Wells school community.

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