Vietnamese-styled pagodas - Annamnikaya pagodas – are flourishing inThailand with the number reaching 18 since the first one established inBangkok about 200 years ago.
According to monkHanh Chon in the Khanh Van (Wat Uphairatchabangrum Pagoda), Bangkokis home to eight Annamnikaya pagodas, including one now underconstruction.
At present, eight Vietnamese monks arestudying and residing in Annamnikaya pagodas in the capital city,including the Khanh Van and Canh Phuoc (Wat Samananambhoriharn), hesaid.
This year, ceremonies to pray for peace,safety and good luck will take place in Khanh Van Pagoda from Feb. 16-18(the 14 th , 15 th and 16 th of the first lunar month).
Earlier, close to 1,000 overseas Vietnamese and families of Vietnameserepresentative agencies’ staff in Thailand joined a new-year safetyworshipping ceremony in Canh Phuoc Pagoda, which is a traditionalpractice of Vietnamese people./.