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Lotus Throwing Festival - Thailand
Lotus Throwing Festival
Information about Lotus Throwing Festival
The Lotus Throwing Festival or Rub Bua Festival takes place in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan (20 km from Bangkok). Thousands of local people line the banks of Samrong Canal to throw lotus flowers onto a boat carrying a replica of the famous Buddha image Luang Poh To. The boat carrying the Buddha image passes the front of Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai around 7.30 a.m. - 8 a.m. But come early because it is very crowded.You can watch the boat parade from Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai, Bang Phli Old Market, the District Office or Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang.
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Location : Samut Prakan
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The best festivals in Thailand
With a lot of traditions, festivals in Thailand are numerous and some are worldwide famous. Loy Krathong sometimes also called the Festival of Lights is held in November and was elected second best festival in the world. It must be said that this is the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
Public holidays in Thailand
The main events of the Buddhist calendar but also the anniversaries of the King and Queen of Thailand and other days related to the History of the country are holidays in Thailand. If banks and administrations are generally closed those days, transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.
