The Loy Krathong & Yi Peng Festivals ~ เทศกาลลอยกระทงแล
On Loy Krathong small baskets are floated on water to pay respect to water spirits & symbolizes the release from hatred, anger, and all things that prevent happiness.
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Myanmar’s Kathein Festival Money Mandalas
The Kathein Festival, in Myanmar, is a month-long celebration that begins after Vassa, the three month rainy season retreat for Theravada Buddhist monks, on the full moon of the 11th month on the Lunar...
Season of the King & Queen of Fruit in Thailand
Season of the King & Queen of Fruit in THAILAND 180º: ฤดูแห่งราชาและราชินีผลไม้ไทย Some of the tastiest tropical fruit are starting to appear in the markets, which means that the season is almost upon us. ...
The Secret Lives of Lion-Men : นรสิงห์
“Life is Short; Art is Long.” ~ Hippocrates Since Fon and I love mythology, we tend to notice creatures in artwork when we travel, especially if a creature appears to be Half-man and half-animal. ...
Look Over There! It’s a Human. It’s a Bird. It’s a Horse. :: กินนร-กินนรี = คนอะไร?
No, It’s a Kinnara! A little confusing, isn’t it? … I love studying about mythical creatures, especially from the Himmavant forest which is located high in the Himalayas. Art has a way of conveying...