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The Sakhon Nakhon Wax Castle Procession

The Sakhon Nakhon Wax Castle Procession. Taledow Jareunsombut M.5/8 No 9 Wunnisa Reuanngam M. 5/8 No 32 To Teacher Jantana Khamanukul. Present by.

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The Sakhon Nakhon Wax Castle Procession

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  1. The Sakhon Nakhon Wax Castle Procession

  2. Taledow Jareunsombut M.5/8 No 9 Wunnisa Reuanngam M. 5/8 No 32 To Teacher Jantana Khamanukul Present by

  3. To mark the end of Buddhist Lent or ‘Ok Pansa’, communities in Northeastern Thailand or ‘I-San’ stage an annual celebration consisting of a grand procession of meticulously-carved wax castles, long-boat races and festive celebrations. On the final day of the festival, which falls on the end of the Buddhist Lent, local residents make a trip to the temples to make merit.

  4. This ancient folk tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Over the centuries, the tradition has evolved. Originally, ornate wax trees carved out of poles of beeswax were presented to temples along with other merit-making ritual offerings. Contemporary offerings consist of elaborate designs and sophisticated shapes and forms. Beeswax is molded into miniature Buddhist temples and shrines or wax castles.

  5. Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past.

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