If one has visited a photo exhibition in Thailand, it is evident that a large majortiy of the pictures will be either of Buddhism, Buddhist monks or Buddha.
Lanna Archetecture
I participated in a photo competition sponsored by Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chiang Mai and IPOT. Each day for 5 days a new subject was given. They were:
- February 3 : Thai Architecture
- February 4 : Flowers of Lanna
- February 5 : Landscape
- February 6 : Lifestyle
- February 7: Street Photography
Fruits as Flowers. Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2012
Notice that none of the subjects are related to Buddhism, Buddhist monks or Buddha, or that is what I thought:
However the winner is>>>>>>>>>Monks praying at a Wat Suthep.
Yep folks, 4 of the 9 chosen winners were of Buddhism, Buddhist monks or Buddha.
Check out the winners.
Moral of the story. Know thy competition. In Thailand, no matter what the theme of the competition, submit a picture of buddhists monks or a temple.
Wan Pantao Asaha Bucha 2012
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