400-Year-Old Thai Festival Dips Sacred Buddha Image Into Water
Phetchabun, Thailand – The ancient "Um Phra Dam Nam" festival, a 400-year-old tradition, has commenced in Phetchabun province. The central ritual involves submerging a sacred Buddha image into the water, a practice believed to ensure good harvests, timely rainfall, and protection from disease. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended the opening ceremony, praying for national unity and development.
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