Makha Purami Si Prachin Festival - Thailand

This festival organized in the province of Prachinburi 2 hours drive from Bangkok (or 3 hours by train) takes place over a week. Every day people go hiking with the monks from temple to temple changing temple every day to spend the night, meditate and pray with them. You can participate to the pilgrimage or simply join the mediation sessions, walks and daily offerings.

The last day of the festival is the Buddhist holiday of Makha Bucha (usually in March). That day, several ceremonies take place at Wat Morakot, including a superb candlelight ceremony in the evening.