Vesak Celebrations in Chiang Rai – An Important Public Holiday in Thailand

A traditional holiday celebrated by Thai Buddhists, on the full moon day of the sixth lunar eclipse – usually falling in the months of May and June. Three significantly important events – The birth of Buddha, the day he achieved enlightenment and his passing away, all fell on this day.

During your stay in one of the Chiang Rai hotels, you should step out of Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort and observe the locals as they celebrate this sacred day. Rituals such as visiting temples, donating food and money, listening to preaches, restraining from alcohol and offering food to the monks are followed during this time.