My First "soak-ran"

[Spee]

All I can say is WOW, what a blast!!

Though I did not celebrate in Thailand, I did celebrate a couple days this week with my ThaiGF, many Thai/farang friends and other falangs that I didn't know.

First night .... very drunk ... very wet .... very powdery.

Second night ... same ... though not drinking because I was a designated driver.

Also, very good ahaan Thai both nights, tasty and spicy!! Oh yeah!!

I enjoyed the symbolization of the water/powder to wash away the old year and make good luck for the coming year. Also enjoyed giving and receiving wishes of good luck and good fortune.

I made made observations about good and not so good ways to do it. I really liked the way that special friends throw the water and apply the powder, to make it more of a ceremonial thing, with a genuine wish for good fortune.

This was also very special between my ThaiGF and I, where the water and powder are applied in a caring sensitive way with some intimate conversation.

On the other hand, I really didn't like the way a few idiots turned a cool, symbolic concept into an aggressive almost fight-like situation. They turned the powdering into a slapping concept and I actually saw a few boys smack a few girls pretty hard in the chin, cheeks and nose. Not cool at all. Then there was the going after of girls' tops for a cheap thrill, also not cool.

All in all though, the first time was a great time and I look forward to celebrating the next one in Thailand with my ThaiGF, her family and some of our friends.

What about everyone else in Thai Forum Land .... ??

[chonabot]

What country did you celebrate it in Spee?

[Pink Mist]

What country did you celebrate it in Spee?

Sounds like a great place to be!!!! not LOS

[Bluecat]

What country did you celebrate it in Spee?

Does not really matter.

This was also very special between my ThaiGF and I, where the water and powder are applied in a caring sensitive way with some intimate conversation

Since it was in his bathroom,...

[MadFrankie]

new years are always good with a bit of the old white powder!

[Spee]

What country did you celebrate it in Spee?

I replied to you via PM .... did not want to provide details in the forum ... sorry group ...

[davethailand]

why is it a secret spee.

[kurgen]

Spee,that gentle,personal ritual that you encountered in a far away land is something to savour because believe me,things are different this side of the water.

[Bluecat]

why is it a secret spee.

Was the bathroom that small,... ?