Whenever we are in Asia we like to visit a temple so during our recent trip through Thailand.
The Wat Chalong temple is one of the most famous temples on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. During our visit, we encountered this gold-leafed Buddha.
Sticking small pieces of wafer-thin gold leaf on a Buddha statue is the way Buddhists show that they have great respect for Buddha.
If you visit a Buddhist temple, you will regularly see people pasting gold leaf on a Buddha statue. One of many special customs that this faith is rich in.
Hi, I'm Ivonne. I love traveling, beautiful nature, camping and hiking. I prefer to explore the world at a slow pace.
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