Fah Thai Magazine Jan-Feb 2017
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GALLERY<br />
The plains of Bagan at dawn<br />
are a mystical sight, with<br />
sunrays shining through<br />
mist-shrouded temples.<br />
There are over 2,000<br />
Buddhist sites in this area,<br />
with Ananda temple being<br />
the finest. Those wishing to<br />
fly by balloon will need an<br />
early start, as take off is<br />
at sunrise.<br />
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Sandamuni Pagoda is surrounded<br />
by lots of smaller stupas. The<br />
stupa has an important meaning<br />
in Buddhism, where the shape<br />
represents Buddha sitting in<br />
meditation on a lion throne.<br />
Bagan has full moon festivals that<br />
rotate through the major temples,<br />
during which you can see people<br />
launching lanterns into the sky.<br />
And if you’re lucky, they’ll include<br />
the larger fire lanterns. The most<br />
accessible is the Ananda Pagoda<br />
festival in early <strong>Jan</strong>uary.<br />
76 <strong>Fah</strong> <strong>Thai</strong>
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