The Western world celebrates Easter, and Thailand gets ready for Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year celebration (Thai: สงกรานต์ Songkran). Known the world-over for its characteristic tradition of water-throwing ranging from a courteous sprinkle or a polite splash, to harmless water pistols and showers from garden hoses to the well-aimed bucket or water-cannon delivered in a festive spirit - A big water throwing festival!