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A painting of Wan Phaya Wan: Lanna people in traditional dress carry tung banners and food trays to make merit at a temple, with sand chedis decorated with tung and monks being bathed with water

Wan Phaya Wan, 16 April: Why the Lanna New Year Moved

13 October 2026 · Traditions

Wan Phaya Wan, the Lanna New Year's Day, now falls on 16 April. Learn why Pi Mai Mueang moved and what Lanna people do on each day of the f…

Reddish-brown som poi pods hanging from a branch; the dried pods of this plant are used to make the turmeric and som poi water for dam hua

Dam Hua: Asking Elders' Forgiveness at the Lanna New Year

13 October 2026 · Traditions

Dam hua is the Lanna New Year rite of asking elders' forgiveness and blessing. Learn the word's old meaning, the offerings, som poi water a…

People releasing kom fai sky lanterns at the Yi Peng festival in Chiang Mai

Yi Peng, Pi Mai and Tung: Lanna Festival Words

13 October 2026 · Traditions

Yi Peng is the full moon of the 2nd northern month and Pi Mai is Songkran. Learn the Lanna festival words, from phang pha-tip and kom loi t…

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