Songkran new year water throwing festival Chang Mai : The moat around Chang Mai's old city provides an endless water supply

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Songkran new year festival Chang Mai, Thailand April 2002: On the streets of Chang Mai there is a water throwing free-for-all. The moat around Chang Mai's old city provides an endless supply of water. But when ice is frequently added to the moat water a blast with a water pistol or a bucket full down the back of the neck can be a cooling experience.

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Size: 3740px × 2483px
Location: Chang Mai, Thailand
Photo credit: © Mike Goldwater / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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