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Mass ordination in Mae Hong Son
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/03/2015
» The annual Poi Sang Long mass novice ordination ceremony will be performed at various temples in Mae Hong Son province until April 11. This ceremony began centuries ago due to the Tai people's strong faith in Buddhism. The Tais believed that their sons would gain great merit if ordained as Buddhist novices in this ceremony. The ceremony replicates the moment when the Lord Buddha ordained his only son Rahul as a novice, despite the his request for the throne.
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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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Paradise lost — materialised and monetised
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2015
» I recently had a great time in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Monster hit of a Musical
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/01/2015
» The wait is over for those wishing to watch the Broadway musical version of Beauty And The Beast. To celebrate its 20th anniversary on the stage, Disney's Beauty And The Beast, The Original Broadway Musical Spectacular, will premiere at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre on Feb 24 and run until March 15.
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Winter fair in Phetchaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/12/2014
» From Dec 26 to Dec 28, a winter fair will be held at Mrigadayavan Palace in Phetchaburi province from 8am-6pm. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of King Rama VI's former palace and view the "Three Royal Ladies Of Siam" exhibition on the lives and work of that king's mother, Queen Saovabha Phongsri, his only child Princess Bejraratana Rajsuda and one of his consorts Phra Nang Chao Suvadhana. The display shows reproductions of their jewellery, antiques and photos. In addition, there will be cultural performances, traditional Thai and contemporary music, delicacies and high tea. Admission fees are 30 baht for adults and 15 baht for children.
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Ayutthaya Heritage Fair
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/12/2014
» From tomorrow to Dec 21, the annual "Yor Yot Ying Fah, Ayutthaya Moradok Lok Fair" will take place at the Ayutthaya Historical Park to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Unesco's declaration of the park as a World Cultural Heritage site.
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The circus comes to town
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/12/2014
» During last month's Harmony World Puppet Carnival Bangkok Thailand 2014, audiences had the rare opportunity to experience the art of puppetry from 80 countries in one place — Rattanakosin Island, the old quarter of Bangkok. More than 100 stages and street shows were inspired by history, pop culture, social situations and used traditional forms of puppetry as well as influences of other performing arts such as circus. Many shows brought smiles, laughter and tears, and many were thought-provoking.
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Loy Krathong in the Central Region
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/10/2014
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, falls on the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month, which this year is on Nov 6. Here are some celebrations in the Central Region.
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Culture on a string
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/10/2014
» While the epic Ramakien is told through nang talung, the art of shadow puppetry from southern Thailand, a shadow puppet from Hamburg, Germany, will portray a child waking up in the middle of the night.
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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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