This takes place over a number of days in the middle of April and ends on April 15. Boat races, parades, pageants, performances of music and dance are some of the ways the Thai people celebrate. Vishnu was incarnated in 10 different human forms. Rama is the hero of one of India's great epic poems, Ramayana. This was Vishnu's seventh incarnation.
People celebrate by reciting stories from the epic poem.
This two day festival features a children's parade and pastry handed out by bakers. On 6 p.m. of the second day, people go to the town square where a big white figure of winter, stuffed with straw and firecrackers, is lit and people cheer as winter melts away. This is the most important day of the year for Christians. Jesus' Resurrection took place on Easter morning. His resurrection promises rebirth for those who believe in Him, offering a final victory over death.