The theme for this week's photohunt is flags.
Browsing my photos, I realized that I have many photos of flags from many places we have visited and lived. Flags fly high above government buildings, historic monuments, and many other structures. While we were in Thailand, we have noticed that Buddha temples display two different flags; one of them we recognized as the Kingdom of Thailand flag, the other was a yellow with a red wheel. When we asked around, we learned that the yellow flag is the Buddhism flag and every Buddhist temple is marked with one.
Here is an example of Wat Pon On in Chiang Mai, with both flags soaring high.
Wat Pon On was a temple that we just happened to stumble upon walking around the city of Chiang Mai. We thought it was really beautiful. Here are some more photos we took of the temple.
Off the topic note:It was such a sad day yesterday, Farrah Fawcett lost her courageous battle with cancer, and the world lost the King of Pop; Michael Jackson. Let their souls rest in peace.
Comments (28)
Really great photos for this week - have a good weekend! :)
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Posted by leslie | June 26, 2009 3:39 AM
Posted on June 26, 2009 03:39
Hi Candi, great choices for this week's theme on Flags. I don't think I've seen the flag of Thailand before and it was interesting to learn about he Buddishm flag.
I agree with your comments on Farrah and Michael J. Very sad news.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | June 26, 2009 6:09 AM
Posted on June 26, 2009 06:09
Great collection of photos for this theme!
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss.
I hope you will have a nice weekend!
Anna
Posted by Anna | June 26, 2009 10:11 AM
Posted on June 26, 2009 10:11
It is an incredibly ornate and beautiful place.
Have a good weekend.
Posted by liz | June 26, 2009 1:36 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 13:36
What a beautiful temple! Love your pics, and yes it was a very sad day yesterday. I feel like a bit of my youth is gone forever with both of their deaths.
Posted by Sue | June 26, 2009 1:47 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 13:47
Greattake on the theme. the temple is beautiful. Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | June 26, 2009 3:34 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 15:34
the work on the temple is so detailed n fine.
Posted by Bengbeng | June 26, 2009 6:22 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 18:22
Wonderful take on the theme. The temples are so beautiful. I liked the architecture as well as the flags working well for the theme.
Posted by Carver | June 26, 2009 7:18 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 19:18
Isn't it always amazing how many colors you find.. very cool to look back at where you've lived...
Posted by expatraveler | June 26, 2009 7:23 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 19:23
Your flags are different and very interesting...Enjoyed you photos of the temple...
Posted by ann | June 26, 2009 7:43 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 19:43
Aloha Candi,
Very nice entry for this week's PH.
Happy PH!
Cindy O
Stop by my flags!
Posted by Cindy O (Upcountrysmiles) | June 26, 2009 8:48 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 20:48
Great pics -- and yes, the deaths of not one but two individuals who made their impact on the world in a single day yesterday really did come as a shock.
Posted by YTSL | June 26, 2009 10:03 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 22:03
the temples are simply beautiful and interesting to look at.
Posted by liferamblings | June 27, 2009 12:13 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 00:13
Those flags in temples are called prayer flags. Supose to give blessing for peace, prosperity and health. :)
Posted by eastcoastlife | June 27, 2009 1:14 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 01:14
wonderful photos! love the colors of Thailand.
sad, indeed---we've lost 2 talented souls.
Posted by luna miranda | June 27, 2009 1:30 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 01:30
yeah, a fav asia destination! Did u get harrass by the gem sales men ard the temples?
Posted by saint3 | June 27, 2009 1:54 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 01:54
Very nice flags !
Thanks for the info, yes it is Austria and that I didn't recognize Holland is a shame, my DIL is dutch, lol !
Posted by Gattina | June 27, 2009 2:15 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 02:15
Good shots! It's also interesting about the prayer flags huh. Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by Meikah Delid | June 27, 2009 2:28 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 02:28
Nice take of the theme. I haven't been to ChiengMai before altho I have been to Bangkok many times.
Posted by Fishman | June 27, 2009 3:03 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 03:03
The high soaring flags photo in the deep rich blue sky is beautiful.
Mine flag is posted. Stop by, won't you?
Posted by Hootin' Anni | June 27, 2009 5:05 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 05:05
Wonderful photos. These temples are such magical places.
I watched a documentary about Michael Jackson last night. He was such a gentle soul and wonderful musician; so sad to see him go so young. I feel for his children.
Hope you have a nice weekend. It is HOT here in NC!
Posted by Annie | June 27, 2009 5:49 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 05:49
Love your entry! Perfect take on the theme.
Posted by Eden | June 27, 2009 8:36 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 08:36
love all the colors, great take on photohunt
& thanks for your visit
Posted by lissa | June 27, 2009 10:11 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 10:11
The temples are simply stunning. Gorgeous architecture and fabulous colors.
Posted by Tara R. | June 27, 2009 11:53 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 11:53
Saint3, we never had any problems with gems dealers while in Thailand. Tuk Tuks drivers were annoying in Bangkok though.
Annie, I was watching a documentary on MJ too yesterday. So sad, such a talented and sensitive soul. I too feel for his kids. One thing for sure, life will never be the same for them.
Posted by candi | June 27, 2009 1:04 PM
Posted on June 27, 2009 13:04
Beautiful flag for todays post. The colors of those temples are so vibrant. My flags are here.
Posted by srp | June 27, 2009 8:18 PM
Posted on June 27, 2009 20:18
The yellow Buddhist flag is beautiful. Do you know the significance of yellow? The monks were yellow also don't they? The temple is also beautiful and very serene.
Posted by Marta | June 27, 2009 10:44 PM
Posted on June 27, 2009 22:44
Marta,
I researched the significance of the yellow color in Buddhism, and found this website
. This is what it said about yellow:
"Yellow is has the highest symbolic value in Buddhism through its link with the saffron robes of monks.
This color, previously worn by criminals, was chosen by Gautam Buddha as a symbol of his humility and separation from materialist society. It thus signifies renunciation, desirelessness, and humility.
Yellow is the color of earth, and thus a symbol of rootedness and the equanimity of the earth."
Posted by candi | June 27, 2009 11:08 PM
Posted on June 27, 2009 23:08