Khao Phansa Day, known as vassavasa takes place on the day after the full moon of the eighth lunar month (July). Khao Phansa is also the day when traditionally monks would go to the temples and stay there for three months of meditation and study. As well as the processions of exquisitely carved candles and wax displays, Khao Phansa Day is celebrated with parades, folk dancing in traditional costumes, music and storytelling. As the three-month period of Buddhist Lent is observed as a time of abstinence from drinking and eating to excess, people often see Khao Phansa Day as the last chance to indulge in their favourite local snacks and dishes. See list of places to celebrate Thailand’s Khao Phansa Festival 2017 or read up on Khao Phansa at www.TATnews.org

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 07, 2017 06:45 UTC