Chak Pra festival.

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Chak Pra festival.

In Thai, chak phra means “pulling Buddhist monks” or “pulling Buddha statues,” which is the heart of this festival. The festival is celebrated in two ways, depending on the location of the local temple: by parading Buddha statues on “land floats” or “river floats.”

The Buddha statues are placed on large ornate carriages or boats that feature nagas and snakes. Despite the craftsmanship involved, the carriages and boats are symbolic vehicles that lead people to one of the core teachings of the Buddha, which is to detach from superficial beauty and loving others regardless of their faith.

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Nikon F-801
Tokyo 800
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NAMOM, Songkhla Apr.2024

Photographer:

boatchiaowit

Uploaded:

2024-04-26

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nikon f801s

Film:

tokyo 800

City:

Songkhla

Country/region:

Thailand

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Chak Phra Festival in the fifth lunar month

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