Buddhists in Phuket join candle ceremonies for Asahna Bucha, religious holidays continue

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Goongnang Suksawat
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Phuket –

Many Buddhists in Phuket joined in candle ceremonies (Wien Tien) on Asahna Bucha Day last night (July 13th) at local temples.

Asanha Bucha Day is celebrated annually on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month as it was the day when the Buddha held his first teaching, known as the four noble truths, after his enlightenment to his first five disciples 2,500 years ago.

Last night at 7:00 P.M. at Mongkol Nimit Temple in Phuket Town Buddhists led by the Phuket Governor Naroong Woonciew listened to sermons before performing the candle ceremony (Wien Tien) by walking clockwise three times around the temple’s stupa holding candles and flowers.

Today is the start of Buddhist Lent and also a religious holiday, which means government offices are closed and alcohol sales are banned. The long holidays continue until next Monday, the 18th, although alcohol sales are permitted from tomorrow, the 15th.

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for more than four years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.