Revelers take to the streets in Bangkok for a water fight on April 13, 2016, the first day of the Songkran festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year.
Songkran water festival —
Revelers take to the streets in Bangkok for a water fight on April 13, 2016, the first day of the Songkran festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year.
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People drench each other in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on April 13.
Narathiwat —
People drench each other in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on April 13.
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Locals splash water on road travelers in Narathiwat to kick off the three-day Songkran festival. On the first day, many families and friends celebrate by visiting temples and pouring water on each others' hands as a blessing.
Soaked streets —
Locals splash water on road travelers in Narathiwat to kick off the three-day Songkran festival. On the first day, many families and friends celebrate by visiting temples and pouring water on each others' hands as a blessing.
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Thais and tourists alike engage in the massive water fight despite the drought gripping parts of Southeast Asia.
Bangkok —
Thais and tourists alike engage in the massive water fight despite the drought gripping parts of Southeast Asia.
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Thai authorities have warned against "indecent" exposure during the festival.
Putting a damper? —
Thai authorities have warned against "indecent" exposure during the festival.
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Songkran isn't just about splashing, and the merrymaking doesn't only happen in Thailand. Three female Asian elephants -- including Tukta (pictured) -- are painted to recognize the New Year in Sydney's Taronga Zoo.
Taronga's Asian elephant —
Songkran isn't just about splashing, and the merrymaking doesn't only happen in Thailand. Three female Asian elephants -- including Tukta (pictured) -- are painted to recognize the New Year in Sydney's Taronga Zoo.
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