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Category Archives: Culture
Diwali Festivities in Jaipur
During a visit to India in October 2011, we were most fortunate to arrive in Jaipur, Rajasthan just in time for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, INDIA, Jaipur, Photography, Rajasthan, TRAVEL
Tagged diya, Festivial of Lights, Hindu festivals, Lakshmi, Pink City, Rama and Sita, Ramayana
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Binge Drinking Elephants and other Tales of Lampang’s Bygone Days
Before the 1916 introduction of rail to Lampang in northern Thailand, the old commercial district of the city was located directly on the bank of the Wang River along the road known today as Thanon Talad Kaow (“Old Market Road”). … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, History, Lampang, THAILAND
Tagged Anna Leonowens, Bombay Burmah, British Borneo, Chao Bunyawat Wongmanit, Chin Haw traders from Yunnan, Chinese migration in Thailand, Chinese Muslim traders, Chinese trade in Thai history, East Asiatic, elephants, Kad Kongta. late 19th century, Leonowens in Thailand, Louis T. Leonowens, Marti Patel, river trade, teak industry, Thai elephants, Thai railway, Vithi Phanichphant
In Photos: Wat Montien
A short photo tour of Wat Montien – a beautiful Lanna Thai temple located within the old city walls of Chiang Mai, on the northern corner.
Posted in BUDDHISM, Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, Temples, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Lanna Thai, Lanna Thai architecture, temple architecture
Enchanting Elephants at Wat Pha Lat
About half way up Doi Suthep mountain, just west of Chiang Mai, is a serene temple built on top of a sloping rock surrounded by trickling streams and waterfalls called Wat Pha Lat. Amongst the various temple buildings is lush … Continue reading
Posted in THAILAND, Culture, BUDDHISM, Chiang Mai, TRAVEL, Temples, Photography
Tagged Doi Sutep, Doi Suthep, elephant statues, Ganesh, Wat Palad, Wat Palat
Wat Ket Temple and Museum
Wat Ket is located directly across the Ping River from the Flower Market in Chiang Mai’s central market area. A small walking bridge across the river makes easy access to this peaceful and atmospheric ancient temple. The date of its … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, Temples, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Chiang Mai, Dog figurines, dogs, Lanna Thai architecture, Lanna Thai Culture, museum, Northern Thai architecture, year of the dog
Chiang Mai’s Chinese Muslim Market
Known by the local name of Kad Chin Haw, the Chinese Muslim farmers’ market comes alive every Friday morning between 6 am and lunch time. It’s located in an empty lot next to an old northern Thai teak house, opposite … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Chin Haw, Farmers Market, Muslim in Chiang Mai, Shan, Tai Yai
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Chiang Mai Salsa: Nam Prik Num
Reblogged from Sanuk: One of my favourite Northern Thai dishes is Nam Prik Num (น้ำพริกหนุ่ม). This is a popular chili paste dip, made from young chilies called prik num (Northern Thai dialect). Read more… 557 more words
The Imperial Citadel of Hue
Hue, the city of imperial palaces and tombs, is on most travellers’ itineraries when they visit Vietnam. The city’s most famous attraction is the ancient Imperial Citadel and the Imperial Enclosure within. The citadel is the home of Vietnam’s last … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Hue, Photography, TRAVEL, VIETNAM
Tagged architecture, culture, fortification, Nguyen Dynasty, The Imperial City of Hue
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Chiang Mai Yi Peng (Loy Krathong) Festival 2011
This year’s Yi Peng (Loy Krathong) Festival certainly was not disappointing, especially for all those who sought respite in Chiang Mai from the floods in Bangkok!
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Loy Krathong, Yi Peng
Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
Created as a tribute to Lanna architecture, embracing the natural surroundings and home to a rare collection of Northern Thai antiquities, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi spreads over 60 acres of natural landscapes incorporating serene paddy fields and exotic plantations.
