The lotus flower is a very important part of Thai life. It is also the most common flower in Thailand. It is Thailand found in ponds, marshes, canals, and also in the temples.
Lotus is a flower, literature Thailand in connection with heavenly beings in and has a special place in Thai life.
Besides the fact that in temples and prayers, Lotus has healing effects and detail in traditional Thai medicine. Besides this, manyArts & Crafts in Thailand are inspired by the beauty of this flower.
Each year on 14 Full moon in October, Lotus Flower Festival is held in Thailand in Samut Prakan Bang Phi district. This festival is celebrated a day before the end of Buddhist Lent. Bang Phi is known for its lotus flowers, which grows in abundance here known. People from all over Thailand come here year after year, collecting lotus flowers and offer them the monks.This Lotus Flower Festival, Thailand is regarded as one of merit making festivals in.
During the festival, the image of the Buddha is carried out on a boat. This image is a replica of Luang Poh To Buddha image. People stand on both sides of the channel, and they throw lotus flowers on the boat with the Buddha image. These flowers are meant as a homage to Buddha, Dhamma and Sangka. The locals also throw lotus flowers on the boats "to the visitors as a gesture of welcomejoin the festival.
As per traditions from all over Thailand come to Buddhist monks pick flowers to offer this group. The locals see this as an honor and believe that they are so blessed to be volunteers, to maintain the flowers in order to distribute visitors. This tradition has become known as the Lotus Festival and receive Rap Bua Festival.
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