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Tourists flock to colourful hilltop Phetchabun temple to say New Year prayers

The temple is a few hundred metres from the Kheam Son area of Khao Kho district and its attractions include five sitting Buddha statues and the Phra That Pha Kaeo, a chedi adorned with colourful mosaic and pieces of pottery.

Tourists flock to colourful hilltop Phetchabun temple to say New Year prayers

Many activities are organised at the temple to mark the arrival of the New Year, including offering alms to monks at 7am at the foot of the gigantic five sitting Buddha statues until January 2.

Tourists flock to colourful hilltop Phetchabun temple to say New Year prayers

The temple will also hold a New Year’s Eve chanting session on Sunday from 6pm to midnight.

Tourists flock to colourful hilltop Phetchabun temple to say New Year prayers

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