Sau 90 2024 Calendar
As we enter the year 2023, many are already looking forward to what the next year will bring. For those who follow the Sau 90 calendar, there are a plethora of events and festivals to look forward to. I myself have been following the calendar for years and have always found joy in celebrating its events.
What is Sau 90 Calendar?
Sau 90 Calendar is a unique calendar system that is widely used in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Unlike the Gregorian calendar that we use in the Western world, Sau 90 follows the lunar cycle and is based on the movements of the moon. This calendar system has been used for centuries and holds great cultural and religious significance to those who follow it.
Events and Festivals in Sau 90 2024 Calendar
As with every year, 2024 is packed with events and festivals that follow the Sau 90 calendar. Here are just a few of them:
- New Year’s Day (January 1st, 2024)
- Makha Bucha Day (February 20th, 2024)
- Chakri Day (April 6th, 2024)
- Songkran Festival (April 13th-15th, 2024)
- Visakha Bucha Day (May 10th, 2024)
- Asalha Bucha Day (July 8th, 2024)
- Buddhist Lent Day (July 9th, 2024)
- Queen Sirikit’s Birthday (August 12th, 2024)
- Chulalongkorn Day (October 23rd, 2024)
- King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (October 26th, 2024)
- Loi Krathong Festival (November 12th, 2024)
- Constitution Day (December 10th, 2024)
- Christmas Day (December 25th, 2024)
Celebrating Sau 90 Events and Festivals
Each event and festival in the Sau 90 calendar holds a unique significance and is celebrated in different ways. For example, Songkran Festival is a three-day water festival that marks the Thai New Year. People splash water on each other as a symbol of cleansing and renewal. Loi Krathong Festival, on the other hand, involves floating candle-lit baskets on the water to pay respects to the river goddess.
As someone who has celebrated these events and festivals for years, I can attest to the joy and sense of community that comes with each celebration. It’s a time to come together with loved ones and pay respects to our cultural and religious traditions.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Sau 90 Calendar used only in Thailand?
A: No, Sau 90 Calendar is also widely used in Laos and Cambodia.
Q: Why does Sau 90 Calendar follow the lunar cycle?
A: Sau 90 Calendar follows the lunar cycle because it has been used for centuries and holds great cultural and religious significance to those who follow it.
Q: Are all Sau 90 events and festivals celebrated in the same way?
A: No, each event and festival has its own unique significance and is celebrated in different ways.
FAQs
Q: When is the Thai New Year?
A: The Thai New Year, also known as Songkran Festival, is celebrated from April 13th-15th.
Q: What is the significance of Loi Krathong Festival?
A: Loi Krathong Festival is a time to pay respects to the river goddess and is celebrated by floating candle-lit baskets on the water.
Q: What is the significance of Chakri Day?
A: Chakri Day commemorates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty, which is the current ruling dynasty of Thailand.
Overall, Sau 90 Calendar is an important part of Southeast Asian culture and holds great significance to those who follow it. Its events and festivals are a time of community, joy, and reverence, and I look forward to celebrating them in the coming year.