Summary In the beginning of the rainy season in the eighth month of the moon it is the time of Khao Pansa, the beginning of Buddhist Lent. We are in Ubon Ratchathani, a jungle area in the northeast of Thailand. In countless jungle camps wax fires burn for weeks, improvised melting kitchens for tons of beeswax. Wax sculptors, Buddhist Thais, cast and burn huge figures at the time of Khao Pansa. They symbolize the life stations of Buddha. The whole northeast of Thailand is on its feet during kilometre-long processions through the cities and villages. The monks are doing exceptionally well at this time. Thousands of Thais pilgrim to the jungle monasteries and carry tons of edibles and other jewels to the bald jungle inhabitants. From now on the monks are not allowed to leave the monasteries for three months. The film is an insight into the rites and legends of the natives of Thailand.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Richard Gere The Dalai Lama
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : Germany
Official sites : https://www.presseportal.de/pm/7169/414839
Language : German
Production companies : Martin Thoma Film- und Fernsehproduktion Haberci Productions
Summary In the beginning of the rainy season in the eighth month of the moon it is the time of Khao Pansa, the beginning of Buddhist Lent. We are in Ubon Ratchathani, a jungle area in the northeast of Thailand. In countless jungle camps wax fires burn for weeks, improvised melting kitchens for tons of beeswax. Wax sculptors, Buddhist Thais, cast and burn huge figures at the time of Khao Pansa. They symbolize the life stations of Buddha. The whole northeast of Thailand is on its feet during kilometre-long processions through the cities and villages. The monks are doing exceptionally well at this time. Thousands of Thais pilgrim to the jungle monasteries and carry tons of edibles and other jewels to the bald jungle inhabitants. From now on the monks are not allowed to leave the monasteries for three months. The film is an insight into the rites and legends of the natives of Thailand.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : Germany
Official sites : https://www.presseportal.de/pm/7169/414839
Language : German
Production companies : Martin Thoma Film- und Fernsehproduktion Haberci Productions