Volunteers in Thaland will be able to join some of these festivals. Especially the ceremonies for Buddhist Lent Day where a cultural event for volunteers in the past. We try to give all our volunteers the chance not only to participate but to understand why Thai people celebrate and to understand cross-cultural experiences.

1. July 2010 Bank’s Mid-Year Day
26. July 2010 Asarnha Bucha Day / Asalha Puja Day

Celebration to remind of the first sermon Lord Buddha gave to five disciples, introducing the middle way, the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truth. Celebrated with candle light processions.

27. July 2010 Buddhist Lent Day

This marks the beginning of the Buddhist rain retreat which last three months. During this period monks are not allowed to sleep outside their temple. If they have to stay outside it should be limited to maximum of three days. Thai people buy big candles and offer them to temples.

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