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Local people from Samut Prakan take part in a boat procession at Ancient Siam to mark the start of Khao Phansa. Dancers in traditional Thai costume led the parade followed by people carrying large candles to be presented to monks for… |
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Edited by: Richard Barrow
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This evening I went to The Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan as they were advertising a “wien tien” candle procession around the giant three headed elephant. Unfortunately it started to rain heavily just before I arrived and went on for about an hour. I stayed to take a few pictures but did not hang around… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Chanting at The Erawan Museum at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow
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This afternoon I was at Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan for their celebrations for the start of the Buddhist Rains Retreat. I was taking pictures for our www.paknam.com website. I arrived just in time for the candle parade which started on water and then moved to land. They were led by dancers… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Khao Phansa at Ancient Siam at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow
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Various religious groups, government agencies, private organizations, and the general public have joined hands in merit-making as a tribute to His Majesty the King during the Buddhism week from July 22 to 26. The period is in observance of Asalha Puja Day, which coincides with July 26 this year. … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Observance of Asalha Puja Day in Thailand at Thai Culture Blogs