Newly unearthed Large Buddha image to be paraded

22/05/2024 15:41
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KPL (KPL) Authorities are preparing for a large Buddha Image, unearthed on the Pheungkham Island on May 16, to be paraded to the Thongthip Phattanaram Temple in Tonpheung District, Bokeo Province.

(KPL) Authorities are preparing for a large Buddha Image, unearthed on the Pheungkham Island on May 16, to be paraded to the Thongthip Phattanaram Temple in Tonpheung District, Bokeo Province.

The Buddha image will be installed at the temple. People and local authorities are expected to begin to gather at 4 pm and kick off their parade at 5 pm this evening.

Photo by: Mr. Thonglith Luangkoth, Deputy Director of the Department of Heritage, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.

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