Until Nov 15, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan in Lamphun will be illuminated by the Hundred Thousand Lanna Lantern Festival. To preserve Lanna practices, worshippers will create colourful, handcrafted lanterns to pay homage to Buddha's relics and write names and birthdays on them to pray for prosperity and discovering the light in their life.
According to legend, Buddha's relics were discovered beneath the ground of King Arthitayarat's royal palace and he donated the site to build a pagoda in 897, making it one of the eight oldest pagodas in the Lanna region.
It was restored in the Ceylonese style by King Tilokarat of Chiang Mai in 1443, and Wihan Laung was rebuilt in 1915 by Kruba Srivichai to house a statue of Phra Maha Muni Sri Hariphunchai, a blend of Sukhothai and Lanna art.
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Michelin Keys highlights local hospitality
To highlight Thailand's hospitality industry, the Michelin Guide has bestowed the coveted Michelin Keys upon 58 hotels, making it the second-most honoured country in Asia. Michelin Key Selections made their debut in April and are now available in France, Spain, Italy, Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Michelin Key recognises exceptional hotels in the same way that Michelin Star celebrates the world's best restaurants. One Key represents a very special stay, Two Keys an exceptional stay, and Three Keys an extraordinary stay.
In Thailand there are eight, Three Key hotels such as the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, and the Keemala and Amanpuri in Phuket; 19 Two Key hotels include the Capella Bangkok, Banyan Tree Samui, and Pimalai Resort & Spa in Krabi; and 31 One Key hotels such as 137 Pillars Suites Bangkok, The Nai Harn Phuket and The Standard Hua Hin.
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Team Wang joins Halloween Horror Nights in Singapore
To provide visitors with immersive Halloween experiences, Resorts World Sentosa and Team Wang are working together to extend the Under the Castle Haunted House's enigmatic boundaries from Shanghai to Singapore.
This is a part of the Halloween Horror Nights 12 celebration at Universal Studios Singapore, which runs until Nov 2. Lovely cartoon characters Pumpkie and Spookie from Team Wang will lure people inside the haunted castle using a frightening green glow as night approaches.
As they make their way out of this nightmare maze, visitors may hunt for easter eggs featuring pop phenomenon Jackson Wang's iconic appearances from his Magic Man album. For extra fun, Team Wang will offer other special products and events.
In addition, visitors can prolong their terrifying journey at three other haunted houses like Netflix's Sweet Home, Singapore's Most Haunted: The Killings, and Cursed Scrolls: Dynasty Of Darkness.
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Centara unveils 'Suite Heaven' promotion
Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering the exclusive "Suite Heaven" promotion for vacationers who book from today until Nov 30, for stays until March 31 next year. Guests will enjoy a complimentary final night for every three-to-five consecutive nights booked in premium rooms, suites, and villas at participating Centara hotels and resorts around the world.
Additional extras include a chilled bottle of wine or champagne, hotel credit equivalent to 10% or more of the paid booking value so that guests can indulge in dining and spa experiences during their stay.
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