IPOH (Bernama): The Perak government cannot meddle with the Songkran Festival as it is an annual celebration organised by the Siamese community in Pengkalan Hulu, the Perak Legislative Assembly was told Thursday (April 18).
State Tourism, Arts and Culture committee chairman Tan Kar Hing said the water festival is part of the unique culture and one of the tourist attractions in the area bordering Betong in Yala province, southern Thailand.
“The state government will try to monitor or minimise any matter or element which is sensitive or can spark dissatisfaction,” he said when replying to a supplementary question from Razman Zakaria . Razman had asked what steps the state government could take with regard to the Songkran Festival, which he claimed causes unease among the Muslim community as it is said to touch on issues of faith.
Those participating in the Songkran Festival splash each other with water as a way of ushering in a new year. Tan also said the Betong airport which will begin operations next year is expected to have a positive impact on Pengkalan Hulu, including boosting foreign tourist arrivals. – Bernama
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