Jul 242010
Continuing our association with Khruu Khem at Huay Sai, I responded to a request to visit Huay Sai on Friday(23rd), to make a photo record of the Kaow Pan Saa Festival, attended by many Lamphun Schools and culminating at Huay Sai School.
Kaow Pan Saa celebrates the beginning of the new rice growing season.
It was a colourful affair with children and adults from the many schools all dressed up in their different traditional costumes. All meeting at the local Wat, the procession got under way at around 2.30.
There were many colourfully adorned pick up trucks and marching bands as well, adding to a great atmosphere.
Thankfully the rains, that had been on and off all day, held off during the procession.
All the children seemed to enjoy the affair very much.
My ex-pupils from Pasak school were in attendance and it was very nice to see them all again. I do miss you lot!
Sadly I could not stay for the whole celebration as, with House Mother on her day off, I needed to get home ready for our children to get back from school.
I sure it all went well and hope everyone enjoyed it.
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Jun 252010
Today, (friday 25th), was an earlier start than normal so that Gu and Tai could get to Sarapee Train Station before 7.30am.
Their school was invloved with a Parade through Sarapee,that appeared to be promoting healthy living and warning of the dangers of drugs.
It does appear that, just like most countries these days, Thailand is battling a spread of the drug culture amongst the younger generation; so anything like this that may help the children think twice has to be commended.
The Parade followed the main road to Sarapee, from the train station, back to Sarapee Pittiyakom School.
Some adults took part as well, I suspect teachers and other school staff; and the local Police force were represented to.
All the kids at home were co-operative about an earlier bed time yesterday and were up and ready for breakfast an 6.45am
After seeing the younger ones off to school , I then took Gu and Tai to the train station to join their friends in preparation for school assembly and the Parade.
After returning home for coffee and breakfast myself, I returned to Sarapee to enjoy the parade and capture the event on my camera.
Unfortunately, trying as hard as I could to find him, Gu evaded the camera. He’s so small bless him. That said, i nearly missed Tai as well but one of his friends called out ‘hello’ and I got the shot.
It is a sad reflection of life today that parents around the world have little time to be able to go and see their children take part in such events, I feel blessed that it is my full time job to make the time.
And to Tai and Gu and all their school friends; I hope you enjoyed it and take heed of the theme of the Parade, your health and welfare are the most precious commodities you will ever possess.
For more photos of this event please visit our photobucket album here.
