160 Years Maha Sarakham

Join the 160th anniversary celebrations of Maha Sarakham, a province in the heart of Isaan, in this cultural Thai lesson! Discover what it means for a town to be officially established as a province, why every province has a city pillar shrine, and why some drivers honk three times when passing one. You’ll also hear about traditional ceremonies, a cultural parade, long drum competitions, the Muay Thai wai khru, and how Thai people celebrate important occasions.

Thai Vocabulary:
สถาปนา (sà-thǎa-bpà-naa) – To establish / elevate in status
ศาลหลักเมือง (sǎan làk mʉang) – City pillar shrine
บวงสรวง (buang-sǔang) – To make offerings to sacred spirits
ขบวนแห่ (khà-buan hɛ̀ɛ) – Procession / parade
ถวาย (thà-wǎai) – To offer (to monks)
เฉลิมฉลอง (chà-lə̌əm chà-lɔ̌ɔng) – To celebrate

Pick up vocabulary you’re likely to meet in Thai news while learning more about Thai culture and beliefs!

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160 Years Maha Sarakham

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