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