Feeling festive: A file photo of people playing with water as they celebrate Songkran in Bangkok, Thailand. — Reuters
The country’s Culture Ministry is calling on all Thais to join a unique Songkran celebration in anticipation of Unesco’s announcement of the festival as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).
Penpisut Jintasophon, the ministry’s spokesperson, said Culture Minister Sermsak Pongpanit is inviting people to participate in today’s celebrations at the Lan Khon Muang grounds opposite Bangkok’s City Hall.
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