The infamous water fights that shower the streets of Bangkok may claim the title as the most Songkran thing in modern-day Thailand, but the traditional new year is just more than that. Away from the fun and craziness of the likes of the aforementioned Khao San Road, the public square of Sanam Luang, in the vicinity of Bangkok's most revered Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, plays host to a series of cultural performances, which showcases Thai culture, heritage, and values, and offers a glimpse into the history behind the traditional new year.