What foreigner think about Thai culture?

One of the most famous Thai festival, Loy Krathong, is held in London. Many Thai and foreigner enjoy the culture from food to tradition festival.

Wat Buddphapadipa in Wimbledon, London is one of the most well-known Thai community in London.

Here is traditional temple where we can feel close to Bhuddism. Also, many activities and festivals are being held here.

Although we are away from our motherland, we can carry on our culture here in London.

 

What is Loy Krathong?

Loy Krathong is one of the most famous and enjoyable festival in Thailand.

We celebrate it annually around the beginning of November, when it's the full-moon night.

This festival is about floting 'krathong' into water to apology river goddess, and flot away ill fortune.

Also, during the festival, there are many activities and fun fair.

 

What do foriegner think about the festival?

I was assigned to do radio vox pop as the first radio exercise.

My partner and I decided to ask people's opinion about "what do they think about thai culture from this festival?"

Here are my vox pop, you can listen to it by clicking play button.

Enjoy!!

 

VOX POP LOY KRATHONG FESTIVAL

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