http://teakdoor.com en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:56:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://teakdoor.com/images/td_default/misc/rss.jpg http://teakdoor.com http://teakdoor.com/thailands-festivals-and-celebrations/129205-us-independence-day-celebrations-thailand-2013-a.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:59:46 GMT There are events planned in Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai this year. Feel free to add any other events you know of.

Bangkok:



The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) is having a picnic at KIS International School on Saturday, July 6th from 12.00 noon - 8.00 pm. There will be lots of American food and drink, music and activities, and a chili-cook-off. Tickets baht 200 (advance) or baht 300 (door). Children under 12 free.

Event details: The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand


Phuket:

The Phuket US Navy League (Southern Seaboard Council) is putting on what will likely be the largest Independence Day celebration ever seen in South East Asia. A 2 day picnic and airshow July 6th & 7th 10:00 AM - 20:00 PM at the Phuket Airpark at Paklok. Games, fireworks, music & fun for the entire family. A real American-Style Picnic with American Food & American Beer. Admission is free.

Here's Some of What's Being Scheduled...Airshow Acrobatics, Aircraft on Display, Aircraft Rides, Airplane Flying Contest for Kids, Hot Air Balloon Rides, American Food & American Beer, American Product Displays & Sales, Children's Playground/Area, Chili Cookoff, Drag Races, Plane vs Cars, Facepainting, Fireworks, Game Booths, FREE Children's Games, Helicopter Rides & Demos, Hot Rods & Cool Cars, Live Band Music, Magic Shows, Photos with Uncle Sam, Police Helo Commando Demonstration, Skydiving, Thai & International Foods, Thai Navy Helicopters Demonstrations, VIP Lounge, VIP Parking, and much, much, more.



They are still looking for sponsors and volunteers: American Independence Day Birthday Sponsorship Plans

Map: American Independence Day 237th Birthday & Airshow with Phuket Navy League


Chiang Mai:

There is a 4th of July picnic with American style food buffet and fireworks at The River Market. Entry 1000B for adults, 600B children.



Home - The River Market Restaurant - Chiang Mai

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BANGKOK, 23 May 2013: Visakha Bucha Day is an important religious festival in the Buddhist calendar, falling usually in May on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month.

When a year has an extra eighth lunar month –Adhikamasa (there are 13 full moons in that year)– the Visakha Bucha Day falls on the full moon day of the seventh lunar month (June).

This year the religious holiday will be celebrated Friday 24 May and is a public holiday in most Mekong region countries namely Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia and also Singapore.



Visakha Bucha Day is one of the most important days in the Buddhism calendar because it marks three important milestones in the life of Lord Buddha; birth, enlightenment and death. They all fall miraculously on the same day and month. Buddhists, worldwide, gather together to worship and listen to sermons on teachings of the Lord Buddha.

Rituals on Visakha Bucha day have been observed in Jambudavipa or India, the motherland of Buddhism, for centuries long before Buddhism spread to Sri Lanka and Thailand.

In Thailand, Visakha Bucha was first observed during the Sukhuthai period (around 700 years ago), because of the close religious links between Thailand and Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan monks came to propagate Buddhism in Thailand and were highly respected. Thai monks also went to study in Sri Lanka. It is understood that, those monks introduced this ceremony to the King and people at that time.

Devout Buddhists will rise early to make merit at temples. In some temples, Buddhists will perform “Wien Tien” in the evenings, circling the bodh, or main sermon or prayer hall, carrying candles, incense and lotus flowers.

Establishments such as schools and government offices will also fly yellow Buddhist flags for the day.

Because it is a holy day, shops, bars and restaurants are barred from selling alcohol for 24 hours from midnight on Thursday all through Friday to just after midnight on Saturday.

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