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The Soul of Songkran. Festival in Thailand, #1
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- ISBN8233107504
- EAN9798233107504
- Date de parution08/02/2026
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- ÉditeurLinda Balsamo
Résumé
Songkran is widely known as the "world's biggest water fight, " but beneath the exuberant street parties lies an ancient, living cosmology. In The Soul of Songkran, journey beyond the splash to discover a festival where water functions as a sacred prayer and every ritual is a deliberate act of thermodynamic and spiritual balance. From the terrifying myth of Kabila Phrom's severed head to the meditative silence of dawn alms-giving (tak bat), this book explores the profound "philosophy of coolness" that defines Thai culture.
Through vivid storytelling and cultural analysis, you will experience: The Cosmic Origins: How ancient starlight and Hindu-Buddhist myths dictate the timing of the Thai New Year. The Ritual of Respect: The moving tradition of Rod Nam Dum Hua, where the simple act of pouring scented water over an elder's palms becomes a bridge between generations. Gastronomy of the Gods: The intricate preparation of Khao Chae, a royal delicacy designed to harmonize the body with the sweltering April heat.
Regional Tapestries: The unique flavors of Songkran, from the sand stupas of Chiang Mai to the Mon traditions of Phra Pradaeng. The Soul of Songkran is more than a cultural guide; it is an invitation to witness a nation renewing its covenant with creation, proving that joy can be a sacred act of cosmic maintenance.
Through vivid storytelling and cultural analysis, you will experience: The Cosmic Origins: How ancient starlight and Hindu-Buddhist myths dictate the timing of the Thai New Year. The Ritual of Respect: The moving tradition of Rod Nam Dum Hua, where the simple act of pouring scented water over an elder's palms becomes a bridge between generations. Gastronomy of the Gods: The intricate preparation of Khao Chae, a royal delicacy designed to harmonize the body with the sweltering April heat.
Regional Tapestries: The unique flavors of Songkran, from the sand stupas of Chiang Mai to the Mon traditions of Phra Pradaeng. The Soul of Songkran is more than a cultural guide; it is an invitation to witness a nation renewing its covenant with creation, proving that joy can be a sacred act of cosmic maintenance.























