Nongnooch Garden Pattaya Celebrates Songkran Festival in Grand Style! Baby Elephants Pour Water to Pay Respect to Mother Elephants in an Adorable Ceremony
On April 13, 2025, Mr. Kampon Tansacha, President of Nongnooch Garden Pattaya, assigned Mrs. Pattanan Khantisukphan, General Manager, to organize the Songkran Festival. The event was presided over by Mr. Anusak Piriyamon, District Chief of Sattahip. The celebration began with a grand parade featuring more than 50 performers. Following the parade, four baby elephants poured water to show love and respect to their mother elephants in a heartwarming ritual that amazed tourists.
The “Grand Songkran Festival – Flower Bloom at Nongnooch Garden Pattaya” is held annually. This year, honored guests included Mrs. Kanokkittika Kritwutthikon, Director of the Northeastern Region, Mr. Chaiwat Tamthai, Director of the TAT Pattaya Office, Pol. Lt. Gen. Mana Inpitak, Chief Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police, and Ms. Rapheepan Rattanaliem, Mayor of Na Jomtien Municipality, along with other esteemed guests. The event aims to welcome both Thai and international tourists, celebrating Thailand’s traditional New Year and promoting Thai cultural heritage to the world.
Activities include pouring water on sacred Buddha images from 9 revered temples, symbolizing blessings for the New Year, available daily throughout the event. Visitors can also enjoy the floral parade until April 15, 2025, join in water play with baby elephants, watch live performances and music on the main stage, and participate in various engaging activities.
For more information, please visit: https://www.nongnoochpattaya.com
