Lights Galore at Bua Quan Temple

I am no professional photographer but I do love taking photos of things that fascinate and interest me.  On my previous walk at a nearby temple, there was an ongoing fair to attract well wishers and Buddhist revelers to visit and pay homage as well as to offer monetary contribution to the temple.  The money is being raised to further build more religious shrines and places of worship. 

It was the lights that lined the entire street that attracted me to stop and walk inside.  The sprawling area was beautifully lighted with gigantic displays of lighted art. Take a walk with me. 



By the way, I heard that the rental for the generators amounted to 5 million baht, that's 147K in US dollars.  Quite extravagant eh!

Comments

Fantastic playing with lights and colours. Very liked and thanks for it!
Froi Dencio said…
They really did spent a lot for these amazing work of art!

Hindi naman masyadong nakakasilaw sir Jo?hehe
Twilight Man said…
It has been a trend now where LED lights could beautifully light up all the tourist sites. This one you just shared is very huge and nice like a fairy land.
jonathan said…
Hi Miklos,

Thank you. It was a very different experience too. Always with the old and traditional to something modern and flashy. Have a great day!
jonathan said…
Hi Froi,

Shine bright like a diamond! I was bedazzled by the lights which enticed me to go in. All I can think of was, sayang sa kuryente, ha,ha,ha!
jonathan said…
Hi TM,

Yes, like a fairyland minus the fairies, ha,ha,ha. There were so many stalls selling food and other things. It was really a worthwhile visit. People were queueing to pray and offer, looking for food to eat, buying stuff and others. I got two hand puppets for my teaching and my favourite things to eat, cotton candy!
Tomoko said…
I enjoyed walking with you. Beautiful bright temples! You should try to take photos of them!
Happy new week!!
jonathan said…
Thanks Tomoko,

I have photos of them and would share still ones maybe next time. You could see how intricate they are. I probably should go on a less busy day to avoid the crowd. Happy a great week too!
stevevhan said…
Wow this is cool, and good thing that most lights today are LEDs, this saves energy and environmental friendly as well. An art like this, i think deserve to have a budget as big as that, but, if that's here in the Philippines, i would say no, esp we know that there's a lot of Filipino in the poverty status/
Rix said…
Maharlika ang renta lolz
jonathan said…
Hi Steve,

I didn't actually see anybody who seems to be wealthy walking the grounds of the temple but I might be wrong. Most of them are ordinary and simple looking people but still gives a lot to the temple. It's the principle of karma as one believes that doing good things at present will merit a better life in their next. And with the number of people visiting, I guess getting back that money is easy. I also believe that there are many who willingly donate big amounts but are not temple goers/ light seekers who roam there at night. :)
jonathan said…
Oo nga Rix,

Sana pinamigay na lang sa atin, ha,ha,ha!
yccos said…
I won't mind staying up late for a walk at that kind of place. Hahaha. #manangattack

I prefer these bright lights compared to fireworks.
Wow! though you aren't professional in photography Sir, your shots still looks fab as always! Amazing nga eh! Love to walk along those lights! hehe

love lots,
Tin

mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com
jonathan said…
Hi yccos,

It will be romantic, ha,ha,ha. Kidding aside, there were so many couples walking, sitting down and eating, or just watching other people aside from those who actually went to visit the temple. And there were many people every night.
jonathan said…
Hi Cristine,

Thank you for the compliments. If ever I get myself a really good camera, will make better angles so I can capture better pictures. Yes, it is amazing to walk and eat at the same time.
jep buendia said…
Ang ganda ng mga shots mo at binagayan pa ng background music :)
Pwede na gamitin yung mga pictures mo sa isang feature article, naks!
Unknown said…
Hey Jonathan! what a lovely and interesting post, as always!
and I really love the way you captured the lights all over the place. it makes me happy somehow. feels like..... idk, just happy :) haha Thank you for sharing!
by the way, what's your youtube channel? Let's be youtube friends too! :D

From Jakarta, Indonesia - with love, Imme ❤
immekristiani.blogspot.com
Pepe v2.0 said…
That was quite something! It is a great treat to the eyes. Young and old, we would always be fascinated to lights. We will always be captured by this kind of magic. :)
jonathan said…
Naks talaga Jep, friend nga kita, ha,ha,ha. But thank you for the kind words.
jonathan said…
Hi Imme,

I miss you and your postings, more please and welcome back in here. Thanks and it is good that in a way the post brings in positive vibes. Will go back to yt to see how to add you but I believe you are in my list already.
jonathan said…
You should have seen me Pepe, I was like all over. I was very fascinated by the lights and the colours, it was very nostalgic as I remember fiestas and the good old days back home. Have a good night, my friend.

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