Today, NEXKY has gathered places for New Year blessings that you can make a wish for your academics, love, health, luck, traveling, and career. There are both Thai, Chinese, and Hindi temples. We guarantee the most incredible wishing you can get from these places🙏.
1️⃣ Mangkon Kalamawat Temple (Leng Noei Yi Temple) is an old Chinese temple in Thailand. There is a statue of Sumpo Hook Jow Buddha and Chinese gods inside that you can go praying for lucky fortune for your study, health, and career. You can also pray for misfortune mitigation with Tai Suoi Aia god statue, too. Praying offerings are also available at the place. P.S. Red thread god is also in this temple, too, so it is not necessary to fly to Hong Kong for praying 🐲.
📍Take MRT to “Wat Mangkon Station”, use exit 3, and walk for 3 minutes.
2️⃣ Devasthan (Brahmin Shrines) has many ancient Hindi gods inside. You can come to visit and pray for Lord Brahma for your career luck. There is a statue of ancient Ganesha inside along with Shiva god and Narayana god that request for great success 🕉️.
3️⃣ Sun Wukong Shrine is for whoever feels struggling with life, this place is highly recommended for praying. Heng Jia god, the god of intelligence and career obstacle mitigation stays at the temple. This place should not be missed out for those who want to be quickly successful 🐒.
4️⃣ Pho Temple (Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Temple) is already older than 300 years. There are many photo spots, huge sleeping Buddha statue, and Thai cultures in the location, too. You can pray for glory and lucky fortune in life here 🕯.
5️⃣ Chao Mae Thapthim Saphan Lueang Shrine is for those who want to go traveling to wherever including your hometown during New Year or vacation, this is the best place for traveling lucks. Chao Mae Thapthim or Tian How (天后聖母）god statue, the god that Chinese people respect a lot, is located inside the place.
P.S. The shrine is already older than 100 years and this place is also full with Chinese local cultures, too 🧭.
📍Take MRT to “Samyan Station” walk pass Samyan Mitr Town Mall, and walk for 12 minutes.
NEXKY has gathered 5 places for praying during New Year’s time. You may visit these places for good fortunes. (Please use your discretion) “ Fresh New Year from good merits and fortunes ”
📌 A person who believes in superstitions can’t miss this! Introducing the lucky color for the year 2024. Save it quickly and make use of it.
🙌🏻 Hello, Chula peeps! The New Year Festival is approaching. Do any of you believe in superstitions? Today, NEXKY introduced lucky colors 📅 that can be used for clothing and other items. Let’s find out your lucky color based on the day of the week you were born. 👉🏻
NEXKY will take you to see which interesting customs and traditions everyone should not miss in this festival. I can tell you right away that it’s definitely on trend 👀
1️⃣ Hanging Stockings 🧦
It is believed that if you hang stockings on the Christmas tree or by the fireplace, Santa Claus will sneak in at midnight to leave gifts under the Christmas tree or put them inside the stockings, just as we have imagined.
2️⃣ Hanging Mistletoe and Holly 🌟
People often hang mistletoe and holly to decorate the front door or bedroom door as symbols of protection from danger and various other evils throughout the year, especially during this cold season!
3️⃣ Dinner with Roast Chicken 🍗
On Christmas Eve, most people host gatherings to enjoy dinner and conversation together. The main dish for this festival that should not be missed is roast chicken, which is a symbol of Christmas and is highly popular in the Western culture, whether roasted or grilled. It’s simply delicious!
4️⃣ Gift Exchange 🎁
It is a long-standing tradition, and giving gifts is like expressing love and good wishes to remind us of the love and purity of Jesus during this season.
5️⃣ Decorating the Christmas Tree 🎄
And of course, the most important thing in this festival is decorating the Christmas tree with green lights, stars, or ornaments because it symbolizes the heavenly tree that brings light, happiness, and joy into the lives of families at the end of the year, like a bright candle in the midst of darkness.
Get ready to celebrate the festival of happiness with fun traditions and bid farewell to the year with a bang 🥳 Wishing everyone a wonderful remaining year and a great year ahead. Merry Christmas! 💓
It’s the end of the semester! Where should we travel? 🤔 If you’re tired of just hanging out at the mall and are looking for a new place to explore, consider visiting a museum! This way, you will gain both knowledge, enjoyment, and even capture fantastic pictures. Today, CU NEX has listed 5 museums in Bangkok that are easily accessible via the skytrain, ranging from art, history to science museums. ✨
1️⃣ MOCA 🎨
Explore the Museum of Contemporary Art, a must-visit for art and picture enthusiasts! The architecture is designed to evoke a range of emotions. They also record an interesting history portrayed by Thai contemporary arts and Western arts.
Discover a learning museum that uses various technologies to delve into the history of Thailand. It consists of 3 sections: permanent exhibition, traveling exhibition, and creative learning activities. Additionally, they host festivals and activities throughout the year.
Explore the art hub near the Chao Phraya river that showcases events, galleries, and hosts traveling exhibitions. They also offer shops for art enthusiasts.
4️⃣ The Museum of Natural History at Chulalongkorn University🦴
Many people might not know that Chulalongkorn University also has a museum on the 2nd floor of Biology building 1, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science. It showcases rare animal skeletons, making it a perfect spot for science enthusiasts.
Visit the aquarium at the heart of Bangkok in Siam Paragon, where you can dive into the sea world to see many different species of sea animals and enjoy special activities.
During the semester break, If you’re looking for a new place to go on a date with your significant other, hang out with friends or just chill alone, save these locations above, and let’s go! 🥰
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