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| A deep blue wat entrance |
Lamphun, in the northern part of Thailand, was the last Mon kingdom before it became part of the Chiang Mai Lanna kingdom.
It was founded by a queen and is now the sleepy capital of a province bearing its name. Located about 25km south of Chiang Mai, it has lost most of its past grandeur with the exception of its many majestic temples, whose architecture reveals a notable singularity.
The following photos display this feature as the town was getting ready to welcome the Loy Krathong Festival.
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| One of the main wat compound in Lamphun |
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| A 5-tiered tower in white and gold color. |
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| A typical royal barge decorated for Loy Krathong |
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| The wiharn guarded by a Naga |
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| Prayer inside the wiharn |
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| The red lanterns of Loy Krathong |
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| Another imposing white temple of Lamphun |
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| The traditional way to strike the hours |
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| Interior of a wiharn |
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| The main yard of the temple |
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| A gilded chedi |
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