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Becoming possessed by Sak Yant tattoos: Wai Kru Festival in Thailand
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 15 CommentsSak Yant Bamboo Tattoo Ceremony Thailand tattoos come to life during Wai Kru The Wai Kru ceremony at Wat Bang Phra has got to be up there with one of the... -
Songkran: The world’s biggest water fight!
Posted on March 11, 2013 | 16 CommentsSongkran Festival (สงกรานต์) Chiang Mai edition I’ll have to admit, nothing can truly prepare you for Songkran in Thailand. Just like the western New Year’s celebrations, Songkran is regarded with... -
Photo Essay: Day 3 of Thaipusam – Rituals with Hooks *Viewer Discretion Advised*
Posted on February 20, 2013 | 8 CommentsThaipusam Rituals, Hooks & Self Mortifications (the stuff you’ve not-so-secretly been waiting for) If you’ve been following the series of Thaipusam articles, you’ve probably seen the build up from the details... -
Photo Essay: Day 2 of Thaipusam – The Batu Caves Pilgrimage
Posted on February 12, 2013 | No CommentsThaipusam at Batu Caves in Photos The 15 kilometers Pilgrimage For the finer details on this hindu festival, please read my about experience with Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur! ... -
Photo Essay: Thaipusam’s first day of events. Get this party started!
Posted on February 11, 2013 | No CommentsDay One of Thaipusam Festival in Photos Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia For the finer details on this festival, please read my about experience with Thaipusam at Batu Caves! ... -
Thaipusam Festival – Hooks, skewers and other fun self mortifications
Posted on February 8, 2013 | 2 CommentsGetting Hooked on Religion An inside look at Thaipusam in Malaysia Ok – just to start off I have to say Holy Cow!!! (Literally… cows are holy with Hindus)… but... -
Photo Essay: Loi Krathong Festival in Bangkok
Posted on December 7, 2012 | No CommentsLoi Krathong Festival in Bangkok A story in photos of an ancient Thai celebration Loi Krathong was such a beautiful celebration, and fascinating on the cultural aspect, that I wanted... -
Loi Krathong Festival – Doin’ it like the locals in Bangkok
Posted on December 3, 2012 | 5 CommentsLoi Krathong in Bangkok The “Floating Crown” Festival Taking part in festivals while remaining off the tourist trail in a city like Bangkok can be quite easy, if you know... -
Photo Essay: Yi Peng – Thailand’s floating lanterns festival
Posted on November 29, 2012 | 16 CommentsA Photo Essay Yi Peng – Chiang Mai’s floating lantern festival Yi Peng may just possibly be my favourite festival – at least in terms of the sheer beauty one... -
Yi Peng – Floating Lanterns Festival in Chiang Mai
Posted on November 26, 2012 | 12 CommentsYi Peng in Mae Jo, Chiang Mai An inside look at Northern Thailand’s floating lanterns festival There are few words which can describe the emotions of absolute awe one experiences...
