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Vegetarian Festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/10/2015
» The Vegetarian Festival originated in China, and is based on a Chinese belief that seven Lord Buddhas and two bodhisattvas (enlightened beings) annually visit the world in the form of nine deities. They stay for nine days and nine nights in the ninth lunar month. In Southeast Asia, the Vegetarian Festival has become a tradition in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. This traditional observation of vegetarian diet is for people of Chinese descent to do spiritual cleansing and merit-making. This year, the festival in Thailand is being celebrated until Oct 21.
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The second Vegetarian Festival nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/10/2014
» According to Taoist tradition, the Vegetarian Festival started in China, but has since become a tradition in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. It lasts for nine days and nine nights in the ninth lunar month.
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Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/02/2015
» From Feb 12-28, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and 11 other cities nationwide.
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Legacy of early man
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/06/2016
» Visiting museums in Thailand is no longer dull since several museums have been renovated and well-presented. Since its big improvement late last year, the 128-year-old National Museum Bangkok regularly comes up with rotating exhibitions. The latest is the ongoing "Early Man Of Our Land" exhibition, which will be held until Aug 21 at Issaravinitchai Throne Hall.
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The sweet life
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/04/2016
» Desserts are a form of culture. They are more than just food since they mirror history and civilisations. In some countries, desserts were even used to save cities from invaders, such as when the Chinese put secret messages for their allies inside moon cakes during wartime. In various cultures, desserts are integral to religious ceremonies, rituals and festivities and also symbolise friendship.
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Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/01/2017
» From Jan 28 to Feb 4, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and several other cities.
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Lanna-style merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/09/2016
» On Oct 1-2, the Marble Temple will host the "53rd Tan Kuai Salak Chao Nua" tradition for northern people to make merit.
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Walking trip in Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/02/2016
» On Saturday, Siam Vision, a cultural group, will lead a walking tour in the heart of Bangkok by the Chao Phraya River from 4.30-8pm.
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Lotus flowers ceremony
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/10/2015
» From Oct 23-26, Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district will host the Rub Bua (Presentation of Lotus Flowers) ceremony, a centuries-old tradition of Thai people of Mon descent. One day before the end of Buddhist Lent, Buddhists in the area bring lotus blossoms in a boat procession along Samrong canal from Bang Phli District Office to the temple to worship Luang Phor Toh, the temple's principal Buddha statue.
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Raptor watching
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/10/2015
» From mid-October until mid-November, the annual raptor-watching festival will take place on Khao Radar, a mountain in Bang Saphan Noi district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
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