Songkran, the traditional Thai new year on April 13, marks the washing away of the old to make way for the new. This year, Thai Supermarket at Aperia Mall will be throwing its first-ever Songkran festival to mark the occassion, with auspicious rituals, cultural performances, wellness and craft workshops, and foodie deals.
The festival kicks off on April 13 with a traditional Song Nam Phra ritual. Pour scented water over a Buddha to wash away bad luck and emerge renewed for the year ahead. The Buddha will be left in front of Thai Supermarket till April 14, so you can head down anytime to carry out the ritual.
Over the two days, immerse in the richness of Thai culture with colourful dance performances, Muay Thai displays, and Thai Khim music showcases. You can even pick up skills like Thai massage techniques and fruit carving in a series of workshops arranged by Thai Association Singapore and Tourism Authority Thailand.
There will be food galore as well, available at exclusive promotional prices. Slurp up $2 mini boat noodles, $2 Thai banana fritters from Yung Yung, $2 mini mango sticky rice and more. Those who love Thai snacks should make a beeline for the Thai Supermarket human snack claw machine, where free Thai snacks are up for grabs. Or simply shop at Thai Supermarket, which will have a 10% storewide promotion during the festival weekend. Don't miss out on free cups of Chang Espresso Beer (limited to the first 100 redemptions) and complimentary coffee tumblers with every purchase of six Chang Espresso lager cans either.
The Songkran celebration at Thai Supermarket is free to enter. Simply register at bit.ly/tsmsongkran2024 and be the first 50 pax to turn up to secure a free goodie bag.