Illuminated Boat Procession, Thailand
Thailand“Lai Ruea Fai” marks the end of Buddhist Lent, as the 12 districts of Nakhon Phanom decorate boats with flowers, incense, hand-carved candles, and lanterns and launch them on the …
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Songkran Water Festival, Thailand
ThailandThe Thai New Year lasts for days, with the whole country subsumed in water showers and celebrations. Don’t get mad: getting wet is a portent of good luck! For a more authentic Songkran experience, visit the Mekong-side city of Nakhon Phanom: make merit on the monks’ alms walk at dawn, visit the booths selling products …
