摘要
宋干节（泰国泼水节）是泰国的传统新年。庆典在每年的4月13日到4月15日举行，持续三天。这是泰国最盛大的节日庆典。宋干节庆典包含很多传统。最著名的部分就是泼水祝福。人们将“受祝福的”水撇向街上的人。这被视为是表达尊敬和带来好运的一种方式。作为表达尊重的方式，年轻人将浸有鲜花的水倒在长辈的手掌上（以此表达关心和祝福）。
The Songkran Festival is the traditional Thai New Year＇s Day. Thais celebrate （庆祝） the festival from 13 April to 15 April every year It is the largest celebration in Thailand.The Songkran celebration has many traditions. The most famous one is the sprinkling of water Thais use the ＂blessed＂ water to sprinkle other people on the streets. It is considered as a way of paying respect and bringing good fortune. As a way to show respect, the youth pour the water with fresh flowers over the palms of elder＇s hands.
