Chiang Mai, New Year tradition in the city. or Songkran Chiang Mai Still full of colorful culture This morning, there was a retro Songkran event. At the fresh market, people came out to buy food and eat in droves. which Chiang Mai culture and network organized with Mr. Sermsak Phongphanich, Minister of Culture Open the event and join in viewing the event as well. While this morning many fresh markets in Chiang Mai city were crowded with people going to buy food. Items and utensils prepared for making merit during the city's New Year Including buying Tung Cho Tung Chai to place in a sand pagoda according to the Lanna belief that deceased friends will cling to Chai Tung and ascend to heaven. It is also a symbol of victory and success. Today the Lanna people call it Wan Nao. It is the day when the sun moves fully into Aries. Do not curse or speak vulgarly. Because it will cause bad luck throughout the year. Source: Thai News Agency