Tradition of giving alms by boat at Koh Kret Island In Thailand
An ancient traditional of Thai people of Mon descent at the end of Buddhist lent, inherited for a long time. The event held on 27 and 28th October. This is an annual event also held at Pak Kret city on Chao Phraya river.
Ko Kret is a small island in the Chao Phraya River, just north of Bangkok, Thailand. It’s known as a settlement of the Mon people, whose famed terracotta is on display in the Kwan Aman Museum. This traditional earthenware is still produced in potteries along the river. On the northeastern tip of the island, Wat Poramai Yikawat is an important Buddhist temple featuring a reclining Buddha and a leaning stupa.