Makha Bucha Festival
Various temples throughout Thailand, including Bangkok
Free
About This Event
Makha Bucha is an important annual Buddhist holiday celebrated throughout Thailand, including Bangkok. It commemorates the day when 1,250 of the Buddha's disciples spontaneously gathered to hear him preach. The festival involves various religious ceremonies, merit-making activities, and candlelight processions at temples.
Recurring Event
Annually on the full moon day of the third lunar month, typically in February or March.