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In Thailand, Songkran refers to the sun's annual passing into the Aries constellation, the first sign of the Zodiac, which marks the traditional start of the new year. Occurring in mid-April after the rice harvest, it is a time when people reunite with their families and pay their respects to older adults, ancestors, and sacred Buddha images.
Such images were usually in the subduing Mara position, cross-legged, with the soles of the Buddha's feet visible. Many later Chiang Saen and Lanna images began to be constructed from crystals and gemstones. Two of the most important Buddha images in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha and the Phra Phuttha Sihing are made in the Lanna style.
The culture of Thailand is a unique blend of various influences that have evolved over time. [1] Local customs, animist beliefs , Buddhist traditions, and regional ethnic and cultural practices have all played a role in shaping Thai culture.
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The restaurant opened on October 8, 1990, in Shenzhen's special economic zone. The South China Morning Post reported that on its opening day, the unique McDonald's received over 40,000 customers ...
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Silpa Bhirasri's influence can be seen in the works of Fua Haripitak and Sawasdi Tantisuk , who were Thailand's avant-gardes in the 1950s and 1960s. These artists challenged the conventional norms and expectations of Thai art by creating abstract and expressive works that explored their personal feelings and experiences.
The most famous ghost story in Thailand is the Mae Nak Phra Khanong. The story is associated with events that allegedly took place in the early-1800s, during the reign of King Rama IV of Thailand. In 1959 the story was first developed into a movie, with many later cinematic versions to follow.