Tag: Asalaha Bucha
Asalaha Bucha and Khao Pansaa next week
Next week marks the beginning of Buddhist Lent with two of the most important religious days on the Thai calendar, Asalaha Bucha and Khao...
Pattaya Buddhists mark Asalaha Bucha, start of Buddhist Lent
It was a quieter Friday and Saturday in Pattaya as typical party nights were transformed into evenings for religious reverence for Asalaha Bucha Day...
Pattaya marks Asalaha Bucha, start of Buddhist Lent
The Pattaya area celebrated summer’s double Buddhist holiday, partaking in traditional ceremonies for Asalaha Bucha Day then lighting up candles for Buddhist Lent. From...
Candle parade lights way for Buddhist Lent
Students from Pattaya’s 11 public schools competed to decorate the most beautiful and creative Buddhist Lent candles before joining the festive Asalaha Bucha...
Buddhist Lent begins next weekend
August 2 & 3 This year, the Buddhist holy days of Asalaha Bucha and Khao Pansaa fall on August 2 and 3. Both are...
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