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Plays or entertainments This is a way of the connection for unity and for fun and also
a way of inheritance of the local cultural heritage, which includes Likay, Lamtik, Ponglang, Mo
Lam, Phi Ta Khon, Nang Talung, and Nora, etc.
Water splashing This is performed among relatives, friends, or young adults, to connect
with each other. They should use clean water mixed with scented water or perfume and splash
with politeness, good relations, and thoughtful blessings for one another. Practices with prank,
aggression, encroachment, or intention to offend others and cause a fight should be avoided.
In addition to the above activities, in some areas, spirit possession is performed for fun,
such as the Mae Si spirit possession, the Phi Ling Lom spirit possession, etc., as well as other
plays such as the Saba play, the Mon Son Pha play, the Ngu Gin Hang play, the Luk Chuang
play, the Pleng Phitsathan (Athithan) play, and others.
Songkran Tradition เน‘เน‘