(Thailand Local Custom at Mae Hong Son)
The Jong Para : a welcome for the Lord Buddha's return to earth
Having been to see his mother in heaven for 3 months, the Lord Buddha comes back to the earth at dawn , on the next day after the Buddhist Lent.
All Tai people (one of the Northern tribes in Mae Hong Son) hold this day as being the most important ,so they gladly prepare a welcome for the Lord Buddha. A beautiful wooden castle is built as a worldly abode for the Buddha, which also serves to make merit for the Tais' ancestors . It is an opportunity for the tribe to unite and preserve their religion for all time. The breathtaking castle is fashioned from bamboo and decorated with colorful papers, and finely crafted gold leaf fretting. The work showcases the unique Tai craftsmanship and is named "Jong Para", meaning "the monk's temple".
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