Wat Arun in “King The Land” The iconic Korean drama series “King The Land” has reopened the tourism dimension of Wat Arun once again. It gained significant popularity in the year 2023. Directed by Im Hyun-ook, this romantic comedy revolves around the love story of Koo Won, the heir of a chaebol family who ownsContinue reading “The Prang of Wat Arun in “King The Land” and Its Role in Film Media”
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Symbolic Meaning in the Design of the Prang of Wat Arun Rajwararam
Symbolic Meaning in the Design of the Prang of Wat Arun Rajwararam The main prang symbolizes Mount Meru, while the structure adorned with the sculpture of Indra riding the Erawan elephant represents the heavenly realm of the Tusita. The five peaks of the prang represent the “Vimān of Indra,” the abode of Indra. The topmostContinue reading “Symbolic Meaning in the Design of the Prang of Wat Arun Rajwararam”
The Countdown Venue to Welcome the New Year
The Countdown Venue to Welcome the New Year For many years, Wat Arun Rajwararam, especially the area around the prang, has not only been a place for devotees to chant prayers as the year transitions but, on the night leading into the new year 2024, CNN International has also selected “Vijit Arun” at Wat ArunContinue reading “The Countdown Venue to Welcome the New Year”
Paper Cutting Fashion
Paper Cutting Fashion Fashion garments featuring tile patterns adorning the prang of Wat Arun have been designed by Napachon Acharai, a paper-cutting artist and owner of the page Porchorrorgallery. He creates paper-cutting artworks that blend fashion designs with various natural patterns. The inspiration for his paper-cutting works as fashion garments comes from the decorative tileContinue reading “Paper Cutting Fashion”