Grand parade for arrival of Lord Buddha’s tooth

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PUBLISHED: 18 Nov 2024 at 13: 51

A procession takes relics of the Lord Buddha and his chief disciples — Sariputra and Moggallana — arriving from India to a ceremonial pavilion at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, in February this year. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
In February of this year, a procession transports the Lord Buddha’s relics from India to a royal palace in Bangkok’s Sanam Luang. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

On December 4, the government may stage a grand parade in Bangkok to celebrate the arrival of Lord Buddha’s teeth, which was on borrowing from China.

A festival will be held on Monday, according to Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, with approximately 2,700 people in total.

The festival will take the spiritual bone from Wing 6 at Don Mueang to the Ratchadamnoen Avenue palace for the Maha Jessada Bodin, and then to Sanam Luang, a park nearby the Grand Palace.

According to the secretary, there will be the festivities involving the Royal Household Bureau, the armed forces, the officers, Thai and Chinese classic players, Buddha pictures, ethnic groups, spiritual staff and marching bands.

The Lingguang church in Beijing’s Lingguang temple’s Dec. 4 Buddha teeth is being transported as part of the event marking His Majesty the King’s holiday on July 28, 2024, and the 50th celebration of Sino-Thai diplomatic relations in 2020, according to Ms. Sudawan.

Sanam Luang will house the sacred tooth until Feb. 14th, 2019, where followers will be honored until then.

Sanam Luang will host special events throughout the time, including Makha Bucha Day, New Year’s Day celebrations, and a shift prayer for the Lunar New Year.

According to Ms. Sudawan,” Thai and Chinese ties will more strengthen the long-standing ties.”