Trips to Thailand by Rachel Bosway https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep While living in Hong Kong, my family took multiple trips to Thailand for swim meets and vacations. It has become one of my favorite places with its natural beauty and fascinating culture. en-us 2019-05-06 17:55:24 UTC 2025-10-22 10:23:21 UTC hello@padlet.com Yi Peng- The Lantern Festival rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/357746896 One of the most beautiful experiences in Thailand is the Yi Peng Festival. The Yi Peng Festival (also known as “Yee Peng” by locals) is celebration that takes place in Chiang Mai, Thailand. During Yi Peng, thousands of floating lanterns are released, symbolizing the release of the past year’s misfortunes. In Buddhism, it is believed that if you make a wish while letting go of the lantern, your wish will come true if you do good deeds in the following year. ]]> 2019-05-07 17:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/357746896 Wat Phra Kaew- The Temple of the Emerald Buddha rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/357755029 The Wat Phra Kaew is one of the most beautiful sites in Bangkok, Thailand. On the grounds of the royal palace, the Wat Phra Kaew is the home of the Emerald Buddha and is the most celebrated Buddhist temple in Thailand. ]]> 2019-05-07 17:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/357755029 Thai Music- Phleng Luk Thung rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/357758456 One of the most popular forms of art in Thailand is Thai music. Phleng Luk Thung is Thai “country music” and among the most popular music in Thailand. Some of the major Luk Thung artists are
Suraphol Sombatcharoen, Pumpuang Duangjan, and Pongsri Woranuch. 
]]> 2019-05-07 17:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/357758456 Chatuchak Market rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358062518 Chatuchak is Thailand’s largest and most popular market. The Chatuchak Market has over 200,000 visitors a week and 15,000 stalls. You can purchase anything from food to religious items and clothing to handmade carvings. ]]> 2019-05-08 14:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358062518 Thai Food- Khao Niao Mamuang rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358072200 Thai food consists of incredibly diverse ingredients and flavors. Thai dishes usually consist of sweet, salty, spicy, and sour flavors all in one dish. One of the most popular dishes in Thailand is a sweet dessert called Khao Niao Mamuang. Khao Niao Mamuang is a dish consisting of khao niao (sticky rice), coconut milk, and mango. ]]> 2019-05-08 14:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358072200 Thai Architecture rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358079229 Thai temples and ancient buildings are very ornamental and colorful. Thai architecture also usually includes brightly colored, multi-tiered roofs that are very decorative. Thai temples, palaces, and early architecture exhibit influences of Buddhist shapes/religion in the design of the buildings. Houses and temples were often built on stilts to protect the buildings against flooding during the rainy season. Thai architecture also has many influences from Chinese, Indian, and Burmese culture. ]]> 2019-05-08 14:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358079229 Thai Art rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358080231 Ancient and traditional Thai art is very ornamental, colorful, and intricate. Thai art has deep influences from Buddhism and Hinduism. Traditional Thai art usually consists of religious subjects from Buddhism, including temples, symbols, and Buddha. ]]> 2019-05-08 14:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358080231 rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358089650 2019-05-08 15:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358089650 rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358090672 2019-05-08 15:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358090672 rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358091599 2019-05-08 15:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358091599 rbosway19 https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358095723 2019-05-08 15:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rbosway19/i8bmxgr2btep/wish/358095723