ภาษาไทยIt’s Spring, Let’s eat Thai
Celebrate ‘Songkran’ Thai New Year 2022
with Thai Restaurant Week
9-17 April 2022 across D.C., Virginia, Maryland
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It’s Spring, Let’s eat Thai 2021
Celebrate ‘Songkran’ Thai New Year with Thai Restaurant Week
11-17 April 2021 across D.C., Virginia, Maryland
MORE LIKES, MORE CHANCES! Share Thai food experience in Instagram to WIN AIR TICKET to Thailand and many more prizes!
- Dine-in or order food from participating Thai restaurants, see list at thaiembdc.org/thainewyear2021
- Follow @eatthaidmv in Instagram
- Create photo or video clip
- Check-in or tag at the participating Thai restaurant
- Write a caption about your Thai food experience
- Tag @eatthaidmv
#THAIfoodTHAInewyear2021
#ItsSpringLetsEatTHAI
| WINNERS of “It’s Spring, Let’s Eat Thai” Instagram Event (statistics as of Apr 18, 2021) |
1. Most engagement
| Qatar Airways IAD-BKK or IAD-HKT ticket and 3-night pool villa at Anantara Mai Khao, Phuket |
@arlington.dining (12 posts, 5 restaurants, 2100+ likes) |
| Etihad Airways IAD-BKK tickets for two | @icedevilyummies (7 posts, 5 restaurants, 1800+ likes) |
| $500 agodaCash (redeemable on agoda.com) | @findingeating (6 posts, 3 restaurants, 500+ likes post) |
| Cooking class from Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant (online or in-person) | @cooking.cassie (6 posts, 3 restaurants, 350+ likes) |
* venue/date/time to pick up the prizes will be discussed via DM
2. Most viewed video/reel
| Korean Air IAD-BKK ticket | @vsmermaid (9000+ views) |
| $500 agodaCash (redeemable on agoda.com) | @foodcommalia (600+ views) |
| Large Thai products basket | @waimzshelley (500+ views) |
| Thai-boxing shorts | @peterkim8x (220+ views) |
* venue/date/time to pick up the prizes will be discussed via DM
3. Most liked post
| $500 agodaCash (redeemable on agoda.com) | @vittlemonster (650+ likes) |
| $500 agodaCash (redeemable on agoda.com) | @fooodmuncher (450+ likes) |
| Large Thai products basket | @charmcityfoodadventures (300+ likes) |
| Thai-boxing shorts | @natbco (250+ likes post) |
* venue/date/time to pick up the prizes will be discussed via DM
4. Raffle picks
* The Prizes are ready to pick up at the restaurants from May 6, 2021 (till the end of May)
| $500 agodaCash (redeemable on agoda.com) | @miss_toongting |
| Large Thai products basket | @liutang |
| Thai-boxing shorts | @samath2 |
| Thai-boxing shorts | @jcarmack88 |
| Large Thai products basket | @ann.kennedy.355 |
| Large Thai products basket | @annobananos |
| Thai tote and “Khon” sleep mask | @leena_kate |
| Thai tote and “Khon” sleep mask | @h_tm_d |
MORE PRIZES!!
Special RAFFLES— Much thanks for supporting local Thai restaurants in DMV!
* The Prizes are ready to pick up at the restaurants from May 6, 2021 (till the end of May)
| Thai goodies basket | @erin_grams | @chintanavann | @lizzieslist |
| Thai-boxing shorts | @life_is_wanderfood | @raypoo 121 | @peter22204 |
| Thai-food apron + cookbook | @adorkandherfork | @patikinz | @foodiestuffdiary |
| Thailand shopping bag | @whatscookingsahar @naturalstarr23 @thedistrictcravings @iammanilagirl15 @goodeatsinternational_ @wdaviesphotography @maliphonpadith | @geenarhim @asiaminute @capitalcraig @kar_eats @aldej_06 @dmvfoodiecrew @at3it | @epicdoe @anahuynh @pkbrazil @bess_duss @maytineeb @tracythewriter @kstreetkate |
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** we reserve the rights to alter any detail of above giveaway prizes without prior notice. Any duplication of names would be modified as we see appropriate.
Lists of participating restaurants in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Featuring special lunch and Dinner menu at Participating Thai Restaurants in DC metro area, click restaurant’s name to visit website.
Washington, D.C.
Maryland
Virginia
* For any restaurants in DMV that would like to participate in this campaign click here. To download printing click here
What is Songkran?
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival since the former time. The word “Songkran” itself means to move or step forward. The Songkran Festival falls on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of April every year.
“Maha Songkran” or the 13th of April marks the end of the past year according to the Brahmin solar system. It is also called the Day of the Elderly by the Thai government in appreciation for the senior population for their years of contribution to their families and the country.
“Wan Nao” or the 14th of April, the day after, is designed to be the Family Day to celebrate love and togetherness of the family.
“Wan Thaloeng Sok” or the 15th of April is when the actual New Year begins.
Songkran portrays a celebration that embraces goodwill, love, and thankfulness, while water is regarded as a means of compassion. Songkran Festival is usually declared as an extended public-holiday period to enable Thais to return to their hometowns for family reunion and merit-making.
The important of Songkran Festival
Songkran is regarded as one of the most important traditions in Thailand because it encompasses the three major values in the Thai ways of life, which are:
photo courtesy: National News Bureau of Thailand (featured: Phitsanulok province)
Value of family: Songkran is the time when family members get together to display appreciation, love and respect.
Value of society: Through active participation and interaction with one another, Songkran brings together the people within and across the communities to enhance goodwill and unity in the society.
Value of religion: Making merit by offering food, drinks and consumer products to monks and attending Buddhist sermons at Buddhist temples is the most popular and auspicious activity performed during Songkran.
How to celebrate Songkran
To celebrate Songkran, there are many activities throughout Thailand which vary according to regional traditions. Some of the activities include:
Cleaning houses and public places like temples, schools, and offices to welcome the New Year with cleanliness and fresh start.
Merit making by offering alms to Buddhist monks in dedication to the late ancestors and attending to Buddhist preaching at the temples.
Sprinkling water onto Buddha statues is an auspicious act to receive blessings for the New Year.
Pouring water onto the palms of elderly members of the family to show respect and gratefulness, alongside asking for their blessings.
Throwing water at each other in a friendly manner by using clean or scented water, and exchanging New Year’s greetings during traditional festivities.
THAILAND SONGKRAN | EPIC WATER FIGHT by Cameron Phillips
For more video visit Youtube.com/ThailandInsider/
The event is organized by Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C., Office of Commercial Affairs, Office of Agricultural Affairs and Tourism Authority of Thailand, New York
Story of Thai Noodles
Tips from the Kitchen
Kaeng Pled Ped Yang (Roasted Duck in Red Curry)
Gang Kiew Wan Gai (Green Curry with Chicken)
Kuaytiaw Reua (Thai Boat Noodle Soup)
Ripe sweet mango with sticky rice, Traditional Thai dessert