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July 2017 Public Holidays in Asian Trails Destinations

Dear friends and business partners For Buddhists, July is one of the more important months of the year with a number of significant events happening to convey and commit to the teachings of the Lord Buddha. We also welcome a new public holiday this month – with H.M. King Vajiralongkorn following in the footsteps of his father, the Thai nation will celebrate his birthday this 28 July for the first time. All our mentioned public holidays can be downloaded and saved in Outlook and Gmail; links under each article give you the possibility to add these public holidays to your own calendar: an easy means not to forget when our offices in Asia are closed. Should you really need us during these days of celebration, commemoration and rest, we always are available 24/7 with our customer service representatives ready to serve you. Best regards Asian Trails

Full Moon Day of Waso, Myanmar – 8 July

An important day for particularly novices and monks in Myanmar is the annual celebration of the Full Moon Day of Waso. Religious rites solidify the strong affection, the Burmese have with Buddhism and this is translated in making offers. Waso robes play a very important role during this day where highly-respected monks receive new robes (Waso) during the upcoming Lent. It is very common to see many families bringing their children to the monastery to get ordained into monk hood – a tradition that continues to put the family in very high regard. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

Asalaha Bucha Day, Thailand – 10 July

Officially celebrated on 8 July, this Buddhist festivity celebrates the day when the Buddha held his first sermon after his enlightenment to his first five disciples. An event that falls together with the arrival of the full moon on the eighth lunar month according to the Buddhist calendar. Mantras will fill the country’s hundreds of temples where particularly the first sermon of the Lord Buddha. When in Thailand, don’t shy away to make it to one of the many temples in the evening: anyone is welcome to join in the 'wian tian': walking clockwise around the main shrine of the temple carrying a candle, incense sticks and lotus flowers. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

Boun Khao Phansa Day, Laos – 10 July

Just like its Buddhist neighbor Thailand, Laos celebrates the beginning of the rainy season is one of the most important times of Laotian Buddhists. The start of the Boun Khao Pansa is aligned with the arrival of the first full moon, often in July and signals the start of three months of cooler weather. It is very common that devote followers of the Buddhist faith abstain from drinking alcohol, make visits to temples and local shrines in asking for prosperity and good health among happiness in their lives and commit one year of following by the five main precepts of Buddhism. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

Martyr’s Day, Myanmar – 19 July

The fall of the pre-independence interim government, headed by former General Aung San and seven other leaders, resulting in the assassination of these highly-prominent and adored figures in Burmese history is annually commemorated during Martyr’s Day. Many Burmese will pay respect to the work that has been done by holding solemn remembrance ceremonies, held at Martyr's Mausoleum in the city of Yangon. These commemorative events are often attended by high-ranking state officials as where local residents may find themselves paying respect in their own way to these revered former leaders of former Burma. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

Women’s Union Day, Laos – 20 July

The role of women in Laotian society is celebrated nationwide in this land-locked country. The rights of women were established in 1955 on this exact day under the National Constitution and Law and remains as of today, the foundation for equality between women and men. A day where the country confirms is ongoing support for women development, promoting the role and status of women and strengthening the unity among women of different ethnic minorities throughout the country. Traditionally, Laotian women are allowed to take a day off on 20 July as men continue with their daily routines. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

H.M. King’s Birthday, Thailand – 28 July

Thailand’s current king, His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn’s birthday (known as Rama X) will be celebrated for the first time this year after his ascension to the throne flowing the passing of his father, King Bhumibol in October last year. On this auspicious day, the Thai nation is joining in celebration to wish His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn a very happy birthday as the lawful reign to the Thai throne. Events, festivities and commemorative activities will be taking place around the country. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

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