Tag Archives: Buddhist festivals
Makha Bucha Day Posted by sasha on Mar 4, 2015
Did you know that today is a public holiday in Thailand? It’s Makha Bucha Day (วันมาฆบูชา – wan maa-ká-boo-chaaa), an important Buddhist festival held on the full moon of the third month according to the Thai calendar. In Thai, “makha” is the name given to the third month, and “bucha” means “to honor/venerate.” Thus, Makha Bucha…
A Short Guide to Chiang Mai City Posted by sasha on Nov 11, 2014
One of the most popular places to visit in all of Thailand, Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) is a city rich with history and culture. Former capital of the Kingdom of Lanna (อาณาจักรล้านนา), the “New City” was founded by King Mengrai in 1296. Chiang Mai is the capital of the province by the same name, and it’s…