Uttaradit Province holds a traditional event. “Atthami Bucha” the only one in the world, the first in Thailand, the 69th time, is an important tradition of the province. Organized during Visakha Bucha week, a total of 9 days and 9 nights to pay homage to the Lord Buddha. Between 22-30 May 2024 at 6:00 p.m. on 16 May 2024 at the area of Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang or Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang Subdistrict, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, Mr. Sahawich Apichai Wisarutkul, Deputy Governor of Uttaradit Province, along with Mr. Suraphan Charoensap, Uttaradit Provincial Culture Officer, and Mr. Nanthasit Pho-ngam, Deputy Mayor of Uttaradit Provincial Administrative Organization, attended a press conference on the holding of the traditional “Atthami Puja” event, which is the only one in the world and the first in Thailand Continuing this year, it is the 69th time that we are ready to raise the level to greatness for the year 2024. The event will start on 22-30 May, allowing people to participate in weaving blankets for the Phra Borommathat. Pay homage to Luang Phor Phra Prathan Thao with the heads of government agencies and local leaders. People from Thung Yang Subdistrict, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, attended the event. Mr. Suraphan Charoensap, Uttaradit Provincial Culture Officer, said that for the Atthami Puja tradition It is an important traditional event of Uttaradit Province. that has been continuously passed down During the week of Visakha Bucha and Atthami Bucha, which falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon of the 6th month to the 8th day of the waning moon of the 6th month, a total of 9 days and 9 nights, to pay homage to the Lord Buddha. Continuing the age of Buddhism and continue the Atthami Puja tradition. As well as promoting the good conscience of Buddhists towards Buddhism, Mr. Suraphan Charoensap, Culture Officer of Uttaradit Province, said that Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang or Wat Phra Borommathat Located in the middle of Thung Yang Subdistrict Municipality, Thung Yang Subdistrict, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, it is an ancient temple enshrining the Mahathat of Thung Yang. An ancient city from the pre-Sukhothai period. Atthami Puja ceremony was held. Cremation ceremony of a replica of the Buddha’s body continuously for a long time Since the time Luang Phor Naen was the abbot After Luang Phor Naen passed away This event has never been held again. Until around the year 1959, Phra Khru Sathit Phutthakhun The head monk of Thung Yang Subdistrict at that time Saw the importance of Atthami Puja Day This is an important tradition that the people of Thung Yang have been practicing since ancient times. Therefore, he persuaded the group of believers, upasakas, and upasikas to take the initiative to revive the Atthami Puja tradition. of the people of Thung Yang Subdistrict, Laplae District, continuing until the present. To pay homage to the Lord Buddha. The person who has great influence on Buddhism and culture in Uttaradit Province further said that the villagers of Thung Yang have the knowledge in weaving Buddha replicas. They will join together to weave the Buddha image from bamboo and sit in a reclining position, size 9 cubits, clothed with robes. Ready to be packed in a glass coffin and build a replica crematorium By using 6 bamboo trees used as a structure. Decorated with beautiful stencil paper. Uttaradit Province Invite tourists Come join in the 69th Atthami Bucha Festival, which this year is bigger than every year. At the event, you are invited to join in weaving blankets for the relics of the Buddha. Invitation to join in pouring water on Phra Borommathat With royal bathing water The Visakha Purnima candle procession includes listening to sermons, practicing Dhamma, and viewing, tasting, shopping, and purchasing local products. local food souvenir products In the market with the way to see the people of Thung Yang Ready to watch cultural performances Food and heritage demonstrations flower wreath Participating in merit-making in the ceremony of covering the relics of the Buddha The offering of lottery food is an important highlight of the opening ceremony on May 22, Visakha Bucha Day. Watch 999 people dance in offerings to the Buddha’s relics and process candles around the Buddha’s relics together. Along with watching the mini light and sound “The Legend of Thung Yang and Wiang Chao Ngo” and on the last day of the Atthami Puja Day, 30 May, come see the cultural procession. Processions of offerings and honoring the King from 9 districts join in pouring water and covering the relics. At the same time, watch the light and sound show “Cremation Ceremony” Replica of Buddha’s Tomb” as well as buying and selecting Long Lin Lab Lae durians to eat throughout the event. Once in your life you must attend a great traditional merit-making event. The only one in the world Atthami Bucha Festival, Uttaradit Province No. 69, don’t forget to come together and dress in white. Go attend the Atthami Bucha tradition on 22-30 May 2024 at Wat Borommathat Thung Yang, Thung Yang Subdistrict, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province.
