Sunday, 3
November 2013
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| Temple Complex or Plaza |
This will
be my second visit to Mon village in Sangkhlaburi (SKB), the first visit was a
touristy and guided one was about 6 years ago. This time, I will have more time
as I am alone and need not worried accommodating other friends who may NOT be
interested in temples.
Part of the
wooden Mon Bridge is not passable to motorbikes. I have to use another main bridge
which makes the trip further than using the Mon Bridge.
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| InsideTemple |
The old SKB Mon village was demolished and a new town was
created on higher grounds when
the hydroelectric Vajiralongkorn Dam completed in 1984. The remains of a
400-year old pagoda close to the impressive new Mon temple Wat Wang Wiwekaram
is still visible.
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| Stalls besides temple\ |
This is the
period for merit making where devotees donate money for the temple funds. I came
just in time to see the procession. As I did not come with my Mon-speaking
friend, I do not have the privilege of asking questions when in doubt about the
proceeding. Nevertheless, I will let the picture does the talking
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