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Songkran isn’t exclusive to Thailand—Cambodia (Chaul Chnam Thmey), Laos (Pi Mai Lao), India (Sangken), and Bangladesh (Sangrai) celebrate too. Rooted in Theravada Buddhism, each country adds unique traditions to the iconic water splashing that washes away bad luck and welcomes the new year.
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