The lotus flower is a very important part of Thai life. It 's also the most common flower in Thailand. Thailand is found in ponds, marshes, canals, and also in temples.
Lotus is a flower, literature Thailand in connection with the heavenly beings and has a special place in Thai life.
Besides the fact that in the temples and prayers, Lotus has healing effects and detail in traditional medicine in Thailand. In addition to this, manyArts and Crafts in Thailand are inspired by the beauty of this flower.
Each year 14 full moon in October, Lotus Flower Festival is held in Thailand in Samut Prakan Bang Phi district. This festival is celebrated a day before the end of Buddhist Lent. Bang Phi is known for its lotus flowers, which grows in abundance here known. People from all over Thailand come here year after year, the collection of lotus flowers and offer them the monks.This Lotus Flower Festival, Thailand is considered one of the festival on doing
During the festival, the Buddha's image is carried out on a boat. This image is a replica of Luang Poh A Buddha image. People stand on both sides of the channel, and throw lotus flowers on a boat with the image of Buddha. These flowers are intended as a homage to the Buddha, the Dhamma and Sangki. The locals also throw lotus flowers on the boats "to visitors as a gesture of welcomejoin the festival.
As per tradition, Buddhist monks from all over Thailand come to pick flowers to offer to this group. The locals think this is an honor and believe that they are so blessed by volunteers, to maintain the flowers for distribution to visitors. This tradition has become known as the Lotus Festival and receive Rap Bua Festival.
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