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Royal Ploughing Ceremony - Thailand
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Information about Royal Ploughing Ceremony
The date of the ceremony is fixed by the royal astrologer. Royal Ploughing Ceremony is an annual event that already existed during the Sukhothai period and was abandoned in 1936 before being revived in 1960 by King Bhumibol. This ceremony honors agricultural season to come. Rituals are supposed to predict if it will be good or not.One of the highlight of the Royal Ploughing Ceremony is the event held at Sanam Luang (in front of Wat Phra Kaew) in Bangkok.
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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.
