สงกรานต์(宋干节) 在 🇲🇾 马来西亚

Songkran celebrations in Malaysia are primarily observed by the Thai community, which is concentrated in the northern states of Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis, and Perak, near the Thai border. These communities maintain strong cultural ties to Thailand and celebrate the Thai New Year with water festivals, temple visits, and traditional performances that bridge their Thai heritage and Malaysian identity.

The Wat Thai temples in northern Malaysia serve as centers for Songkran celebrations. Devotees visit temples to make merit, offer food to monks, participate in Buddha image bathing ceremonies, and receive blessings from senior monks. The temple grounds host festive activities including traditional Thai dance performances, cooking demonstrations, and market stalls selling Thai food and goods.

Water celebrations in Malaysian Songkran are more contained than Thailand's city-wide battles but maintain the spirit of joyful play. Temple compounds and designated areas host water festivities where participants splash water on each other in celebration. The warm April weather in northern Malaysia makes the water play particularly enjoyable. Local authorities sometimes organize official Songkran events that are open to all Malaysians, promoting cultural understanding.

The celebration provides an important cultural anchor for Malaysian Thais, preserving traditions, language, and community bonds. Thai food is a highlight, with dishes like som tam (papaya salad), pad thai, and mango sticky rice served at festival gatherings. The holiday also attracts Malaysian tourists who cross into southern Thailand for the larger celebrations, contributing to cross-border cultural exchange and tourism.

Thai New Year festival celebrated April 13–15 with the world's largest water fight, temple visits, and the pouring of scented water to wash away bad luck and welcome the new year.