Silvy - Pretty Girl (ใกล้เธอ) feat. Pat Zweed n’ Roll
The MV just got released on 7pm on Nov 23, 2023. This is a masterpiece worth streaming. This is Silvy's first song that are written completely by herself. Pretty Girl is inspired by Silvy's first love.
The MV is about two fairies watching over a forbidden love happening between two young dancers.
From Silvy's live and interview, she mentioned that the two fairies had face similar experience so they are basically watching their own story being replayed in front of them.
What I like about this MV is that it is a fantasy cinematic piece which Silvy had never done before. It fully encapsulates the forbidden girl love story in just less than 4 minutes. The beat and rhythm of the music fits every scene of the MV.
As for the song, the lyrics are simple and straight-forward. It talks about the wanting to be close to the other person and seeing the other person as their pretty girl. Having another sapphic artist, Pat Zweed n' Roll featuring in this song makes the song speaks to the sapphic community even more.
Please check the MV out, it will mean a lot to the Thai LGBTQ artist.
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Throughout history, the dates that count as the "new year" have changed a couple of times due to regime changes and political decisions within Thailand. Today, the official new year is on January 1st, like the rest of the world. The 1st of January is called ปีใหม่ (“pi mai”), ปี is “year,” and ใหม่ is “new.”
Alongside this is Songkran-สงกรานต์. Songkran is considered the Thai New Year that takes place in mid-April. The date of Songkran used to be calculated each year by a royal astrologer, but now, for practical reasons, it is officially on April 13–15 every year. Taking place during a long weekend, Songkran is the time of year when people emphasize the importance of honoring their ancestors and taking a break to go home and spend time with their families. Offices and shops close to accommodate the holiday and travel plans, which can be the whole weekend or extend to the entire week.
Like many Thai traditions, Songkran has a lot of Brahmanism influence and many aspects that involve Buddhism. Buddhism is the most prominent religion in Thailand, with more than 90% of Thai people being Buddhist. Therefore, many significant acts during Songkran symbolize cleansing, unity, and good fortune for the upcoming new year. Bathing Buddha images and making merits with family members is traditionally done, and other fun activities, such as water fights, feasting, games, and folk dance, are also part of the celebration (UNESCO, TheNationThailand).
Currently, to boost tourism in Thailand, the Thai government has extended Songkran celebrations in various ways. Places such as Silom Road and Khao San Road are spotlighted as destinations to attract international travel, all while encompassing the usual Thai traditions of water fights, street food, and music (SindhornMidtown). Many places and institutions have begun their countdown to Songkran!
Here, at SongkranFest, we will be counting down the days to Songkran by sharing information about Songkran! This information will help our participants become more knowledgeable about the Thai New Year, as well as help them center Thai culture in their fanworks.
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