It got my attention - not the resurrection part. It is the rows of young people laying inside coffins as Buddhist monks pray. This is to symbolize the cycle of death and rebirth. Now that’s a Thailand New Year’s tradition. Seems to me it contrasts sharply with the first world’s celebration of resolutions for health, wealth and good times.
The story has swirled around the world in 24 hours. It has to be the pictures - so compelling a visual story. Coffins lined up with young people sitting or lying in them with flowers rather than smart phones in their praying hands. The ritual releases bad karma while inspiring mindfulness and humility about life and mortality.
Here you go - take a look. AF”s Lillian Suwanrumpha is the photographer.
What happened between last year and this year? I looked up pictures for 2024 and the ones I found showed white coffins and a white cloth. The pink is identified as a symbol of rebirth and shedding bad luck. Black, white and muted tones are identified as representing respect. Pink coverings represent positive transformation.
It brought to mind my Pink Sabi image - these were railings from the old Sun Building on Front Street, scratched and worn in a Sabi sort of tradition.
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