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Monks visiting Island for Thai New Year Celebrations

Traditional Songkran festival of water celebrations

Thai monks are visiting the Island to take part in celebrations to mark Thai New Year.

Hundreds of people are expected to turn out in Jurby, and at Ashley Hill School, for the two day event.

There'll be authentic food and dancing as well as a water and powder fight in keeping with true Thai tradition - the monks, from Birmingham, will be helping to raise money for their temple. 

Tawan lives on the Island and will be celebrating with her friends and family she says everyone is welcome to join in:

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