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KATHINA
2008.11.04
This is Kathina Buddhist festival organized by Federation of Myanmar Paddy and Rice Traders.
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These donation trees are weapon with lots of things including cash, robes and other accessories...
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Total of 32 donation trees this year.
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It is a time of giving, for the laity to express gratitude to monks. Lay Buddhists bring donations to temples, especially new robes for the monks.
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In order to hold a 'Kathina', a monastery must have had five monks in residence during the retreat period and only those who were present for the entire retreat are eligible to receive the robe cloth offered.
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Kathina is a festival that takes place during the months of October and November. For 2500 years families have gathered to take part in the largest alms-giving ceremony of the Buddhist year. Friends, old and new, parents and children join together in a celebration on the theme of harmony. Kathina occurs at the end of the Vassa. During this three month retreat, the residents of the monastery have been obliged by their Rule not to travel unless absolutely necessary; now some of them will move on. This may mean resuming the life of a mendicant wanderer, or going to live in another monastery - so it's a time for leave-taking and extending a welcome. Also, as winter approaches, the supporters are checking to see that the basic needs of the samanas are being met. It is with regard to the offering of these requisites that this festival comes about.
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How lovely habit of our burmese people, very generous for donation. Accept the fact that giving and donation are more blessing than receiving. Thank you for your sharing. You have alot of knowledge :)
nesay07 · 2008-11-05: 04:35
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i thought it was excellent M o s t a f a_m e r a j i (Iranian photographer)
????? · 2008-11-05: 08:09
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Really interesting. Great description and info. I love the overall feel of the festival, it seems that it is all about about giving, not about receiving. The rest of the world could learn a lot from the Buddhist traditions and ceremonies. Very good post.
etodd80 · 2008-11-05: 10:12
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sounds like a very old tradition
sunshineand · 2008-11-05: 11:10
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great set! thanks for sharing!
tomie · 2008-11-05: 13:15
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very interesting shots,great colors!
sendao · 2008-11-05: 20:47
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Interesting story and great shots!
Hermans · 2008-11-06: 03:22
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Hay! You make me miss my mother country . very interesting festival for us na ! Thanks for sharing Mr excellent photographer . Have a good day ...
SNOW · 2008-11-06: 06:31
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Interesting!!! i didn't know of such festival till you showed me!!! lovely my friend!!! You can be a photographer for nat geo in Burma!! :)
DirtyTricks · 2008-11-06: 22:59
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Great reportage for a good Buddha festival
FBECK · 2008-11-08: 07:02
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Thanks for sharing and the detailed information of the background
ThomasChu · 2008-11-08: 07:37
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thanks for sharing!=D
akmalismail · 2008-11-08: 11:38
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A very instructive post!
miclaud · 2008-11-09: 13:54
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Very nice shot and interesting post.
oakley · 2008-11-11: 01:54
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very interesting and informative post.
ofwordsandphotos · 2008-11-11: 04:27
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wow interesting.... = )
emmetan · 2008-11-12: 06:00
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Very good reportage on a wonderful tradition.
leocheung · 2008-11-13: 08:01
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Wonderful colors. You have so many interesting festivals in your culture. Thank you for always sharing these interesting aspects of your life :)
LotoFoto · 2008-11-14: 12:19
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colorful festival, nice shots
extralarge · 2008-11-18: 04:04
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your traditions are really special, love them!
TIM927 · 2008-12-06: 06:36
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