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A foreign tourist (C) is splashed with water by an elephant during a water battle in the street as people celebrate ahead of the Songkran Festival for the Thai New Year in Ayutthaya province on April 9, 2014. Songkran is the Thai New Year, which this year starts on April 13, when people celebrate in various ways, including splashing water at each other. AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL / AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL

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In this print captured by Pornchai Kittiwongsakul, a foreign tourist is caught in the midst of an exhilarating water battle during the Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya province, Thailand. As the Thai New Year approaches on April 13th, people across the country engage in various festivities to celebrate this joyous occasion. The image showcases a unique blend of tradition and offbeat fun as an elephant playfully splashes water at the unsuspecting tourist. The sheer delight on both their faces is evident as they embrace this spontaneous moment of connection amidst a bustling street filled with revelers. Songkran is renowned for its vibrant water fights where locals and tourists alike drench each other with buckets, water guns, and even elephants' trunks. This ancient ritual symbolizes purification and renewal while also providing respite from Thailand's scorching heat. Kittiwongsakul's photograph perfectly encapsulates the essence of Songkran - a time when boundaries dissolve, cultural barriers are bridged, and strangers become friends through shared laughter and playful camaraderie. With his expert composition capturing every droplet suspended mid-air against a backdrop of colorful chaos, Kittiwongsakul invites viewers to immerse themselves in this lively celebration that epitomizes Thailand's infectious spirit. This AFP image serves as a reminder that no matter our background or nationality, we can all find common ground in celebrating life's simple joys together – one splash at a time.

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