(Ayutthaya, 26th) Thailand’s Ayutthaya Province will host the 2026 Songkran Festival on a grand scale, under the theme "Water, Faith, and Earthly Heritage" to attract tourists and boost the local economy.
On March 26, the Governor of Ayutthaya, together with representatives from government and private organizations, held a press conference to officially launch the “Krung Kao Songkran Festival 2026” event. In the run-up to the celebration, tuk-tuk parades, Buddha bathing ceremonies, traditional water-pouring blessings for elders, cultural performances, and water-splashing by elephants will all be organized, creating a lively atmosphere at the site.
The authorities announced that the festivities will take place from April 13th to 15th on Naresuan Road, right in front of the Ayutthaya City Hall. The programs include float parades, community and corporate parade contingents, a Buddha statue procession for the public to bathe, water curtain tunnels, and traditional blessing rituals where water is poured over elders.
This year’s event highlights Ayutthaya’s historical significance as the former capital of the Siamese Kingdom. The organizers will also open up the city’s historic island area for large-scale water celebrations, and arrange for numerous elephants from the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Elephant Stable to participate.
In addition, the "Miss Songkran" parade will cover about 3.8 kilometers, with a total of 21 teams from communities and private organizations expected to join. Officials stated that the aim of this year's festival is to promote tourism and drive economic recovery in the local area during the Songkran period.
The authorities announced that the festivities will take place from April 13th to 15th on Naresuan Road, right in front of the Ayutthaya City Hall. The programs include float parades, community and corporate parade contingents, a Buddha statue procession for the public to bathe, water curtain tunnels, and traditional blessing rituals where water is poured over elders.
This year’s event highlights Ayutthaya’s historical significance as the former capital of the Siamese Kingdom. The organizers will also open up the city’s historic island area for large-scale water celebrations, and arrange for numerous elephants from the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Elephant Stable to participate.
In addition, the "Miss Songkran" parade will cover about 3.8 kilometers, with a total of 21 teams from communities and private organizations expected to join. Officials stated that the aim of this year's festival is to promote tourism and drive economic recovery in the local area during the Songkran period.