Monday, November 16, 2009

Christmas in a Buddhist country



We used to feel the cold breeze of Christmas starting early November but climate has really changed so we're still waiting for the chilly air at this Christmas season to come soon. Anyway, it's good to see Christmas symbols around, at least, as there's no Christmas celebration or holiday here in Thailand except for New Year.
About 95% of Thailand population are Buddhists. But even if Thailand is a Buddhist country, we can feel the Christmas atmosphere by the fabulous Christmas decors around like these poinsettia plants at the parks and establishments anywhere. Poinsettia is a tropical plant with bright RED leaves that look like flowers and it blooms on Christmas season.Some people call it Christmas plant.

This is a towering Christmas tree (about 3 floors in height) at Zen and Central World, downtown Bangkok. It looks rather dull at daytime, especially without a touch of red, the dominant color for Christmas (maybe not yet completed). As it's not yet December, Christmas tree is still rare but next month, we can see spectacular well-decorated Christmas trees everywhere in Thailand.

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10 comments:

Sarah A. Galang, Ph.D. said...

beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing...
Thank you too for the visit.

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kathy said...

Hi Miss A! Thanks for the visit and the comments.. Malapit ka nang umuwi! Wow! Kainggit! Kiss mo na lng ako sa pinas.. Hope you will be safe and enjoy ir mini vacation...

Coffeedoff said...

Beautiful flowers, lovely to see a bed of them, I have only seen them in pots before!

kathy said...

Here again today dear... Have a safe trip and enjoy.. Kainggit ka tlaga...

kathy said...

Here again today dear... Have a safe trip and enjoy.. Kainggit ka tlaga...

Dhemz said...

ganda ng entry mo te...pasko na pasko na pala jan..dito wala pa eh....:)

salamat sa mga dalaw at comments te ha...sensya na ngayon lang po ako nakabalik..busy sa skul...ehehhe!

no name said...

my love is like red red rode......nice pict u have thanks for sharing....made me know more about something out there....keep in touch

Dhemz said...

dalaw din me dito te...busy ako kanina sa skul...hay malapit na rin yung final namin..can't wait!

have a great weekend ahead....kisses from us ni akesha...mwah!

Anonymous said...

Miss A! JUst to let you know that I was here.. Enjoy your vacation...

Anonymous said...

Was here my friend! Ingat always jan!

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