In keeping with the Thai tradition of celebrating the Songkran festival, Dusit Thani Pattaya held a Buddhist ceremony in the morning of April 13 to set the scene in welcoming the Thai New Year which coincides with the holiday, also known as the Water festival. The management and staff of the five-star hotel led by the General Manager Chatchawal Supachayanont attended the ceremonies held at the hotel’s Napalai Convention Hall. They were joined by a number of guests during the merit-making and prayers as well as the traditional pouring of scented water over the hands of the elders while wishing them happy and blissful times ahead. This traditional rite symbolizes cleansing and a fresh start of the New Year.
“Dusit Thani Pattaya has over the years, preserved this Thai tradition at our hotel. It has always been a heartwarming occasion that sees us all gathered together as a family to perform merit-making and wish each other a prosperous Thai New Year. By the same token, we also would like to extend our appreciation to all our guests who have made the time to join us as we celebrated the Songkran festival in the legendary Thai traditional way. Our heartfelt wishes for happier days in the New Year!, “ says Chatchawal Supachayanont.
The official start of the Songkran festival was wrapped up with a dinner buffet event called “Songkran Night” held at the hotel’s Chaba Pool. It was attended by some 300 guests who were treated to a night of fun and prizes, the best of Thai regional specialties as well as a Thai folk dance and music show.
Management and staff perform the traditional pouring of scented water over
the hands of elders while offering them wishes for a happy Thai New Year.
For further information, kindly contact:
Ms Vanjie Lauzon
Marketing Communications Manager
Dusit Thani Pattaya
Tel: + 66 (0)3842 5611-7
Fax: + 66 (0) 3842 8239
E-mail: vanjie.lz@dusit.com
