In May 2016, I spent a morning at Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai the wondrous and holy temple of Wat Phra That which is located near the top of Doi Suthep (Mount Suthep).
Took part in one of the most sacred Lao traditions, the Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony. Despite being a highly revered ritual for locals, visitors are encouraged to be involved as long as a level of respect is maintained throughout. Alms giving takes place daily as the sun rises, beginning on the main street of Luang Prabang before spreading out to all the side streets. The idea of the alms giving is for the Buddhist monks to make merit and also to collect food for their one meal of a day.
