We gathered at Queen Sirikit Park this twelvemonth -
It is called 'The Hungry Ghost Festival' because the people which are of Chinese descent believe that 1 time a twelvemonth their ancestors volition see them on Earth. The dead ancestors are welcomed amongst nutrient in addition to the turtles are made in addition to shared to welcome longevity.
There was a traditional parade existence organised in addition to I recognised the same human who was also at the front of the Vegetarian Parade end year - 1 of the iii musketeers.
The parade began amongst gusto in addition to excitement - wonderful atmosphere. The parade injure it's agency through the streets of Phuket Old Town - the traffic was delayed in addition to nosotros all watched the parade.
The parade leaders went to Jui Tui Shrine whilst the residue of the parade went towards the local market.
The parade was joined past times a dancing Chinese dragon which danced inwards the streets.
Then in that location were firecrackers - only on the floor.
Odd that a tourist drove over the firecrackers...
Odd that a tourist drove over the firecrackers...
The firecrackers exploded inwards front end of the dragon in addition to the parade walked into the machine commons (first floor).
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| I believe that the lady on the correct is a Politician? |
It was at this quest that I noticed that only about people had joined the parade - they were at the front end in addition to 1 someone was carrying what looked similar an urn which looked similar it was from the front end of a Chinese Shrine. It looked pretty heavy equally good - I had non noticed this earlier - but everyone was trying to impact it in addition to accept a photograph then it must receive got had significance!
We all proceeded to the kickoff flooring where in that location was a plethora of cherry-red turtles in addition to lots of nutrient placed on tables. In the middle was what looked similar an offering tabular array inwards a Chinese Shrine. This was where the Urn was placed in addition to all the people gathered in addition to knelt on the cherry-red rug - only similar a Chinese Shrine.
Then law came inwards carrying cherry-red turtles - couldn't intend of a phrase to become amongst the pictures though...
Prayers were said, noodles share, joss sticks lit in addition to fireworks on the roof were lit.
A particular afternoon - give cheers you.