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Today’s Awk Phansa holiday marks the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat period or ‘Phansa.’ In Buddhist beliefs, Awk Phansa commemorates Buddha returning to earth from heaven after a 3 month retreat visiting his mother. Upon his return to Earth, his followers give gifts of food to him and visit temples to make merit. The occasion is also celebrated by holding festivals across Thailand. Awk Phansa also marks the start of the 1 month period in which a Robes Offering Ceremony takes place. Known as Thod Kathin, families and friends join together to form processions that carry new robes for […]

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