sonicbuffalo_RIP
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Great shots, Michael!
Thailand through Michael's Eyes
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Michael J.
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Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market is the biggest floating, covering an area of over 100 rai (16 hectares). The market’s architectural features take their inspiration from several historical sites in Hua Hin that were either built or renovated during the reign of King Rama VI (1910-1925), including the Mrigadayavan Palace and Hua Hin Railway Station.
On Sam Phan Nam Floating Market, you will find 193 shops of all different kinds and 40 shops actually on the boats, selling local food, hand made products and souvenirs.
You can stroll through the heart of the floating market on foot, by boat or even a take a pedalo. Alternatively, you also have the opportunity to tour the floating market on a miniature railway.
Sam Phan Hua Hin Floating Market has over a 1,000 parking spaces, so there is no need to worry about parking!
On Sam Phan Nam Floating Market, you will find 193 shops of all different kinds and 40 shops actually on the boats, selling local food, hand made products and souvenirs.
You can stroll through the heart of the floating market on foot, by boat or even a take a pedalo. Alternatively, you also have the opportunity to tour the floating market on a miniature railway.
Sam Phan Hua Hin Floating Market has over a 1,000 parking spaces, so there is no need to worry about parking!
Michael J.
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Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market -1
Michael J.
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House at the sea
Michael J.
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Playground at the sea
sonicbuffalo_RIP
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Great shots Michael!
Michael J.
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Love the sound sea
Michael J.
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Near my house at the temple pond
Michael J.
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Around my hometown there are many places to enjoy
Michael J.
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Tomb Sweeping Day/ Grave Sweeping Day/ Qingming Festival
also Grave Sweeping Day/ All Souls Day/ Clear and Bright Festival
(4th Moon, day 4 or 5)
Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 104th day after the winter solstice.
The living descendants pay respect and homage to all ancestors, including same age or younger generations of ancestors.
It is a day to remember and honour one's ancestors at grave sites by sweeping the tombs and offering food, tea, wine, chopsticks to eat the food with and by praying.
Joss paper accessories will be offered to the ancestors as well.
While bland food is placed by the tombs on Tomb Sweeping Day, the Chinese regularly provide scrumptious offerings to their ancestors at altar tables in their homes.
Source: Ancestor Worship in Taoism - Chinese Customs
It a part of my family. On the right sitting is my father-in-law. A great man. He runs a Tapioca Business. Next to him standing is his one of his sister. She lives with my family. Great old lady. Chines people can't show their feeling easily. When I married into the family and I knew her better. I gave her a hug saying that I love here. First she was a bit shocked, but afterwards she her eyes filled up with tears of joy. I changed a bit in the family about showing some feelings and saying it out as well.
The man in blue shirt is his brother. He works as the header of the Justics Department in th eGovernment. Next to him his wife an dhis son, who is a photographer, and he boy standing is his brother. He is studying Computer programmer.
The man standing and putting down pole is a very close friend of our family. My family fed them when they came from China with nothing but their naked life 70 years ago. The whole family from them are as same as our relatives.
Other family members didn't arrive at the time I took this photo. Our family is spred out all over Thailand and they need longer to come. But I really enjoy family days. It is every time such a god blessed day.
also Grave Sweeping Day/ All Souls Day/ Clear and Bright Festival
(4th Moon, day 4 or 5)
Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 104th day after the winter solstice.
The living descendants pay respect and homage to all ancestors, including same age or younger generations of ancestors.
It is a day to remember and honour one's ancestors at grave sites by sweeping the tombs and offering food, tea, wine, chopsticks to eat the food with and by praying.
Joss paper accessories will be offered to the ancestors as well.
While bland food is placed by the tombs on Tomb Sweeping Day, the Chinese regularly provide scrumptious offerings to their ancestors at altar tables in their homes.
Source: Ancestor Worship in Taoism - Chinese Customs
It a part of my family. On the right sitting is my father-in-law. A great man. He runs a Tapioca Business. Next to him standing is his one of his sister. She lives with my family. Great old lady. Chines people can't show their feeling easily. When I married into the family and I knew her better. I gave her a hug saying that I love here. First she was a bit shocked, but afterwards she her eyes filled up with tears of joy. I changed a bit in the family about showing some feelings and saying it out as well.
The man in blue shirt is his brother. He works as the header of the Justics Department in th eGovernment. Next to him his wife an dhis son, who is a photographer, and he boy standing is his brother. He is studying Computer programmer.
The man standing and putting down pole is a very close friend of our family. My family fed them when they came from China with nothing but their naked life 70 years ago. The whole family from them are as same as our relatives.
Other family members didn't arrive at the time I took this photo. Our family is spred out all over Thailand and they need longer to come. But I really enjoy family days. It is every time such a god blessed day.
Michael J.
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Some more photos of the preparation
Michael J.
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A peaceful place at a temple
Michael J.
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One more from this temple
@siamthai1. Michael, thanks for sharing this tradition of tomb sweeping day. Very interesting. Great shots as well btw.
Michael J.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy that you liked it. That makes me feel good.
Michael J.
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It is so great walking around and taking some photos. People around me are very likable and haven't any problem at all taken their photo.
Michael J.
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On a small Island near Pattaya, called Koh Larn
Skyline Pattaya
Skyline Pattaya
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