This rather pretty photograph series from the Bangkok Post depicts one of the Kingdom's more colourful ceremonies - the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phrya river, which passes in front of the Grand Palace, with its glittering spires, (above).
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6 comments:
They do have public events in Taiwan, but nothing like the orderly procession in those photographs. I know it's the wrong country, but I can just hear Handel's Water Music accompanying it.
Handel's piece is one of my favourites. It could easily accompany anything, anywhere!
So stately and grand! Reminds me a bit of Queen Elizabeth's 1,000 boat Diamond Jubilee flotilla.
Dear Columnist, These are wonderful photographs, and I'd love to view that procession in person. Years ago I read the fascinating biography of King Mongkut, Rama IV, which in turn made me very conscious of the current king, and his good works.
Loi - yes, similar, but dry!
Mark - historical context is always fascinating, and these ceremonies bring that to the forefront.
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