Local wisdoms come to life when locals know best how to utilize them. Here is your chance to be part of the Thai community and learn how such wisdoms are displayed colorfully in culture. Join forces with a group of locals and let them talk you through all steps of making traditional Thai paper flags and lanterns, and it is then your turn to do it yourself. It is all about your hands-on experience.
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As part of traditional Thai culture, Thai paper lanterns (“Khom” in Thai) and Thai paper flags (“Tung” in Thai), usually made in different shapes (spiders, lizards, etc.), are considered uniquely decorative religious items often seen at temples in Thailand, especially during festive seasons like Songkran and Loy Krathong. Not only do they play an important role at Buddhist venues, but they are also integrated into the local way of life, as these treasures are originally local wisdoms passed down from generation to generation.
Come and join us on today’s tour to discover how these traditions have become an integral part of the Thai community. You will be picked up at 08:00 by a private electric tuk tuk and head straight to a local community called “Tha Sala” (literally translated as the Pavilion Pier, though it has no actual connection to a pier). After a short ride, the e-tuk tuk will stop at the first destination, right in front of “Wat Don Chan,” a lesser-known temple popular only among locals. Here, you will take part in a private blessing with a monk for good wishes in return.
Hop back in the e-tuk tuk and continue to the second stop, where you will be warmly greeted by the “7 Saonoi” group. Interestingly, while “Saonoi” translates as a young lady, this group is unique because all the members are over 70 years old but young at heart. Join them as they demonstrate how to make paper lanterns, and observe the entire process from beginning to end. Note that this is not a commercial setup, but their actual work station. Following this, continue to “Wat Buak Krok Luang,” another off-the-beaten-path temple known mostly to locals. As beautiful as the temple is, the highlight is the mural paintings. Be sure to take a closer look to find the ‘Dalmatian’ horses from the old days. You may also spot paper flags and lanterns hanging around the entrance to the temple hall. A Lantern and Tung workshop will be held in the temple area. Learn to create your own piece using delicate techniques while interacting with locals who will guide you through the process. After the 1.5-hour workshop, leave your creation and hang it on the trees.
After the workshop, return to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
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