Keep suitcase closed so children cannot see what is inside. Strategies Remove items from the suitcase one at a time, explaining what each one is and why it is need in Thailand. Identify each item with typical American comparisons. The festival is a joyous welcome to spring. Thailand has a three-day water fight.
People scoop water from ponds to toss at their friends.
People also perform acts of kindness like releasing pet fish and birds. They end the festival with a special meal. Their dessert is sticky rice, sometimes with coconut milk and bananas. Compare to Thanksgiving holiday. Compare to snowy winters.