The Mekong River will shine as part of the annual Illuminated Boat Procession Festival in Nakhon Phanom, from today until Oct 18, marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
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The Mekong River will shine as part of the annual Illuminated Boat Procession Festival in Nakhon Phanom, from today until Oct 18, marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
Generations have carried on the Lai Rue custom, and local craftsmen have developed methods to produce a procession of ostentatious boats adorned with thousands of lights, symbolising the glory and brightness of life. According to local beliefs, boats have been used to worship the Lord Buddha’s footprints and the Chulamanee pagoda in heaven, as well as to show dedication to the goddess of water.
Visitors can view a procession of 12 splendid illuminated boats from 12 districts on Oct 17. As part of the celebration, this year the Tourism Authority of Thailand will showcase eight boats with a light and sound show every night. They are inspired by eight holy stupas which house Buddha’s relics and symbolise…