2024-05-13 07:18:47
In the 840th episode of KBS’ ‘Into the World on Foot’ broadcast at 09:40 am on the 11th, the question ‘How far in the Isan region have you been?’ The ‘Thailand’ episode will be broadcast.
Isan, Thailand, a place with a colorful history and pure nature.
From Nong Khai, a border city adjacent to Laos, to Loui, a place full of food that captivates travelers, to Khon Kaen, a city that has continued its tradition of raising snakes for over 120 years, and Buriram, the hometown of K-pop star Blackpink Lisa, the Isan region’s unique charm and charm. Enjoy the beautiful nature and enjoy a grand festival honoring war hero Tao Suranari.
Let’s go to the still little-known and charming Isaan region of Thailand!
Isan region refers to the northeastern region of Thailand.
Among them, Nong Khai, located in the northernmost part, is a border city adjacent to Laos.
If you walk along the Mekong River, you will come across Sala Kaewku Buddha Park, which is full of mysteriously shaped Buddha statues…
From the cobra protecting Buddha to the dragon Buddha statue with the head of a monkey,
Let’s listen carefully to the meaning contained in the interesting Buddha statue.
A place where red lotus flowers in full bloom spread out endlessly, the rich Kumpawapi Lake.
Get on a boat and sail across the lake!
Enjoy the red lotus flowers that fill the vast lake and hear the story behind the small temple located in the middle of the lake.
Khon Kaen, a city located in the north-central part of the Isaan region. There is a special village here!
King Cobra Village, where a huge cobra statue welcomes you at the entrance to the village.
Immerse yourself in the skillful cobra performances of skilled trainers in a small rural village that has maintained the tradition of raising snakes for over 120 years.
A gorgeous temple stands tall in downtown Khon Kaen.
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon Temple was approved as an official royal temple in 1984.
However, there are people who come out of the temple barefoot and carefully water the trees.
Hear about the meaning behind the holy water, which is part of Buddhist rituals, and be fascinated by the beauty of the nine-story golden temple.
Buriram, the city of happiness!
This place is known as the hometown of K-pop star Blackpink Lisa.
It is said that there is a food that Lisa likes to eat when she comes to her hometown…
Taste warm meatballs and sausages coated in soft fish cakes with sweet and spicy sauce.
Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as ‘Korat’.
A grand festival was held here to honor the hero ‘Grandmother Mo’, who is called the Joan of Arc of Thailand!
The sight of about 7,100 dancers dancing in harmony to mourn ‘Grandma Mo’ is a spectacular sight.
Let’s take a look at Thailand’s culture, which continues its brilliant heritage in various ways.
A city is a hieroglyph that testifies to human history and a living space where the past, present, and future coexist. Gods and humans, life and death, history and culture breathe in the city. The ‘Walking into the World’ broadcast looks at various cities around the world from the perspective of a traveler and captures their history, culture, and life. Episode 841 ‘How far in the Isan region have you been? Thailand’ airs on KBS 1TV at 9:40 a.m.
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2024-05-13 07:18:47