New year (Songkran Festival) was held between 13-April 15 of each year, is a big and important tradition of the people of Chiang Mai. Divided into 13 is Maha Songkran. There is a procession and ceremony, Buddhist monk Simeon hing bathing. Date 14 April 15 Temple pagoda and the tradition of black heads and watering is played during the water splashing Festival.