Buddha relics, statues from 13 countries to be brought to Bangkok

Thai Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said Buddha relics and statues from 13 countries will be brought to Bangkok for a blessing ceremony during the New Year.

Thai Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat speaks at the event (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th)

Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Thai Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said Buddha relics andstatues from 13 countries will be brought to Bangkok for a blessing ceremonyduring the New Year. 

Vira said the relics and statues will be present at a cultural procession onDecember 29. They will be on display at Sanam Luang until January 1, and thenmove to the National Museum until January 15. 

The artifacts are coming from Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Japan, Indonesia, India,Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Thai relics willalso be included in the blessing ceremony. 

This is one of the 13cultural activities scheduled for Sanam Luang, temples, and museums acrossThailand.-NNT/VNA

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