Ubon Ratchathani's Elaborate Lanterns Join Surat Thani's Festival
Elaborately crafted 'Ton Thian Phansa' (Buddhist Lent lanterns) from Ubon Ratchathani in northeastern Thailand participated in the 'Chak Phra Festival' in Surat Thani province in the south. This cultural exchange aimed to promote traditional arts and strengthen inter-regional ties.
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