Thai New Year Celebration Happening at Wat Thai Buddhist Temple

The is celebrating the Thai New Year festival of “Songkran” this Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

This is one of 12 major celebrations the temple hosts each year, which are open to the public and feature authentic Thai food, music, a beauty contest, and game, as well as a closer look at the fascinating Wat Thai temple and the monks who live there.

If you haven't been to the Wat Thai, take a look at the attached video, which was shot in October during the celebration of the Org Pansa, which is the end of the rainy season. You can also check out this video, which steps inside the temple:

Parking will be provided at Kiser Hospital with a complementary shuttle ride to the temple. For more information, check the temple's website.