Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year (sometimes called "Water Festival") which falls from April 13-15, the hottest month of a year. It is an occasion of joy and family reunion. It is celebrated with religious ceremony and public festivities. People enjoy splashing water on each other as they believe that water will wash away bad luck, and splashing water over friends or anyone will give them a New Year blessing. When the young pour scented water on their elder's hands, the elders, in return, wish them good health, happiness and prosperity.

This year, we are hosting the festivities at the temple on Sunday, April 14, 2024. The schedule is as follows:

06:00 AM
Monks, the 8 precepts participants and public perform morning chant

07:00 AM
Offer breakfast to monks and the 8 percepts participants

10:00 AM
Monks, the 8 precepts participants and public perform morning chant, Receive alms offerings

11:00 AM
Offer lunch to monks and the 8 percepts participants

01:00 PM
Water Pouring to the Buddha image, monks, and the elderly

01:30 PM
Listen to Dharma (Buddha’s teachings)

06:00 PM
Monks, the 8 precepts participants and public perform evening chant

We would like to invite you to participate in the ordination accepting the 8 precepts and join in meditation, collection of merit and listening to Dharma teachings. In addition, there will be food, fruits, vegetables, clothing, jewelry, and other items for sale.

Date: April 14, 2024

Time: 6 am

Venue:
Wat Buddharangsri
15200 S.W. 240 Street
Homestead, FL 33032

For more details https://www.thaitemplemiamifl.org/news/2024-songkran-day.