Showing posts with label Symbol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Symbol. Show all posts

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Earth Hour: Bangkok to switch off lights for one hour on Saturday

Bangkok will turn off the lights at several streets across the city.

#Bangkok officials have urged residents to switch the lights off at their homes for one hour on Saturday night to join the Earth Hour movement which promotes sustainability.


The Earth Hour, which was started by WWF and is held across 7,000 cities each year, will take place between 8:30pm - 9:30pm on Saturday night. 


During this hour, people are encouraged to switch off non-essential lights as a symbol of their commitment to the planet and to a sustainable world.


Bangkok will also hit the off switch at several streets across the city including Silom, Khaosan, Ratchadaphisek, and Yaowarat. 


Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, The Giant Swing and Rama VIII bridge will also go through a blackout.


Last year Bangkok saved 1,940 megawatts of electricity during the Earth Hour, which accounted for nine percent of the total electricity saved, Naewna reported.

Source: Coconuts

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Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Koh Samet unveils new mermaid statue embodying motherly love


A new and beautiful check-in spot has opened up for locals and tourists alike at the ever so popular Sai Kaew Beach, literally “the beach of glass sand” here on Samed Island. Perched atop the soft white grains is the new and improved mermaid statue, the more modern counterpart of the national classic Pra Apai Manee’s mermaid that has stood the test of time and inspired many readers, students of literature, and lovers alike as they looked out on the gentle waves. Many generations of Thai children grew up with the statue as the front cover of their literature textbooks and as inspiration for all the magical and wonderful creatures a child envisions.

The statue has always been and will always be about the beauty of love. In this current interpretation, creator Haritorn Akarapat, master sculptor whose works are greatly unique and nationally renowned takes inspiration from the love of “Nang Nguek” and “Sutsakorn”, characters from the classic and powerful literary creation of Sunthorn Phu, a national poet. Combined with the natural beauty of the island, the statue reflects the connections between Mother Nature and the creatures under her love and care, not unlike the generosity between mother and child. Nothing epitomizes “true love” like the unconditional love of a mother.


 And in turn, the Rayong province officials are showing some love to nature with the new landscaping project of the beach and the surrounding areas to provide the island with a beautiful front, welcoming tourists, both foreign and local, making it a breath-taking and blog-worthy spot, if there ever was one. With new signs for important shrines, hills, multipurpose open area, sturdy stairs, and a large parking space, the beach is more equipped than ever for those who are looking to take in nature’s stunning sights, looking on as “True Love” becomes a new symbol of love, life, and happiness with every visit, reminding us to love nature back and preserve its splendor for years to come. 

The landscaping project is undertaken by PTT Group, intending to participate in the development of Rayong, dubbed a second home for the company, in both social and economic aspects, in conjunction with Rayong Province, Laem Yah national park, Samed Islands, District Administration, Open Local Government Units, and communities on the island.  

And for those of you, who are worried about the original statue, fret not. The mermaid statue, along with the Pra Apai Manee statue have been repainted to revive their full glory and have been moved to the foot of the hill leading to the multipurpose open area where children can run and play and look on in wonder as most of us did when we first read the stories.

 It is definitely worth a trip to soak in all the joys nature has to offer and to witness an artistic masterpiece that blends in so beautifully with the scenery. When Instagramming this marvel, don’t forget to #Welovesamet so we can all look back on the commencement of Sai Kaew Beach’s new era together.

Source: Coconuts

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Sunday, 6 September 2015

Mon contractor building Shwedagon replica in Hat Yai as a symbol of unity

Shwedagon Pagoda

A SELF-MADE Myanmar contractor is funding the construction of a replica of Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda in Wat Khlong Hae in Songkhla's Hat Yai district, as a symbol of unity for fellow nationals and in honour of His Majesty the King.

 This could be the largest replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Thailand, as it will stand nearly 15 metres high and be nearly 21m wide, while the top section will be over 3m tall.

The replica, which is over 70 per cent complete, should be ready by late next month, though the surrounding area is expected to take two years before it is ready to be handed over to Wat Khlong Hae for care.

Ching Ko, a 45-year-old ethnic Mon, started off as a day construction worker 18 years ago and built himself up to become a well-known contractor in Songkhla province over the past decade. Apart from his interest in merit making and meditation, his decision to build the replica was further inspired by the rising number of Myanmar migrants in Thailand. He said the replica would serve as a spiritually unifying edifice for Myanmar people in Songkhla and nearby areas.

Ko and fellow Myanmar people from seven ethnic groups living in Songkhla and other provinces raised Bt10 million for the construction, he said, adding that working on this project had brought compatriots together and turned them into friends.

He explained that the pagoda was also meant as an expression of gratitude towards Thailand and His Majesty for allowing Myanmar people to make a living here so they can support their families back home.

"I chose to build a replica of the Shwedagon because nearly everybody, including Thais, go there to worship. With a replica here in Hat Yai, people won't have to travel all the way to Myanmar to admire the landmark," he said.

Phra Kru Wapitham-udom, the abbot of Wat Khlong Hae, said the temple had considered building a pagoda since 2008, but there had been too many obstacles to see it through. Then Ko approached the abbot asking for permission to build the replica pagoda, so people, especially Myanmar migrants who cannot return home every year, can pay their respects.

This temple is also part of the Culture Ministry's Chalermraja Cultural Centre's project, launched three years ago to mark His Majesty's 84th birthday. The project involves establishing 10 temples nationwide to serve as centres for local wisdom and heritage as well as for promoting cultural exchange, the abbot said. The pagoda could also help promote the area's culture and tourism in addition to the already existing Wat Khlong Hae Floating Market, he said.

Sourse: The Nation

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