Traditional Festivals in Thailand
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1996
Penerbit Fajar Bakti,Malaysia (Verlag)
978-967-65-3111-7 (ISBN)
Penerbit Fajar Bakti,Malaysia (Verlag)
978-967-65-3111-7 (ISBN)
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The festivals covered in this book are the major ones celebrated in Thailand, most of which occur once a year. Some have been celebrated for centuries, such as the Buddhist festivals, while others have only been observed for a few decades, like those commemorating historical events.
Thailand's cultural heritage is rich with holidays and festivals. Some have been celebrated for centuries, such as the Buddhist festivals, while others have only been observed for a few decades, like those commemorating historical events. All contribute to a kaleidoscope of colourful activities that have long captured the hearts of the local people as well as the interest of visitors. This book explores the reasons the various festivals are observed as well as the origins and legends that surround them. It shows how, in Thailand, religion and culture are intertwined.
Thailand's cultural heritage is rich with holidays and festivals. Some have been celebrated for centuries, such as the Buddhist festivals, while others have only been observed for a few decades, like those commemorating historical events. All contribute to a kaleidoscope of colourful activities that have long captured the hearts of the local people as well as the interest of visitors. This book explores the reasons the various festivals are observed as well as the origins and legends that surround them. It shows how, in Thailand, religion and culture are intertwined.
Introduction; 1. Agricultural Festivals; 2. Traditional Cultural Festivals; 3. Sporting Festivals; 4. Royal Festivals; 5. Conclusion; List of Festivals; Bibliography
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 10.10.1996 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Images of Asia Series |
| Zusatzinfo | 23 colour plates, 20 b&w photographs, bibliography |
| Verlagsort | Kuala Lumpur |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 130 x 194 mm |
| Gewicht | 245 g |
| Themenwelt | Reisen ► Bildbände ► Asien |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Weitere Religionen | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Volkskunde | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 967-65-3111-1 / 9676531111 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-967-65-3111-7 / 9789676531117 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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