A performer plays flute during the Amazing Songkran Joyful Procession in Bangkok, Thailand, April 8, 2017. The celebration of Songkran kicked off on Saturday as the Amazing Songkran Joyful Procession took place in downtown Bangkok. The event, held by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, presented the audience with street performances and festive floats that offered a glimpse into the country's Songkran culture. Songkran festival, or the Thai New Year, lasts from April 13 to 15. (Xinhua/Li Mangmang)
