Thai New Year Festival (Songkran)
	Songkran is the Thai traditional New Year which starts on April 13 every year and lasts for 3 days. Its a time best spent with close family.  In Thailand people from the rural areas who are working in the city usually return home to celebrate the festival.

Songkran means "move" or "change place" as it is the day when the sun changes its position in the zodiac. It is also known as the "Water Festival" as people believe that water will wash away bad luck.

Songkran is also a time of beauty competitions.  This includes the Thai temple in Foresdale Brisbane. (See details on the news and events page)