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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An Ekachai Hern How barge on the Chao Phraya River during the final dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. The Ekachai Hern How barges are basically tow barges. The tow the Royal Barge should it need extra help. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106028.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban is propelled down the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban was built by Rama IX, the current King of Thailand and is the newest addition to the Royal Barge fleet. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106027.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban is propelled down the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban was built by Rama IX, the current King of Thailand and is the newest addition to the Royal Barge fleet. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106026.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban is propelled down the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban was built by Rama IX, the current King of Thailand and is the newest addition to the Royal Barge fleet. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106025.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Dang Barge Thong Kwan Fa leads the Royal Barge Procession rehearsal on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The barge is crewed by 38 oarsman, 1 officer, 2 steers men and a signalman. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106006.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A steersmen relaxes on Royal Barge at the barge landing at Wat Arun after the final dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106033.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The barge Seua Thayan Chon Barge and other royal barges participate in the final dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Process on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106009.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The barge Seua Thayan Chon Barge and other royal barges participate in the final dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Process on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106008.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The barge Seua Thayan Chon Barge and other royal barges participate in the final dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Process on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106007.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A steersmen relaxes on Royal Barge at the barge landing at Wat Arun after the final dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106034.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Steersmen and oarsmen relax on Royal Barge at the barge landing at Wat Arun after the final dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106032.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Dang Barge Thong Kwan Fa leads the Royal Barge Procession rehearsal on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The barge is crewed by 38 oarsman, 1 officer, 2 steers men and a signalman. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106010.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Dang Barge Thong Kwan Fa leads the Royal Barge Procession rehearsal on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The barge is crewed by 38 oarsman, 1 officer, 2 steers men and a signalman. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106005.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Dang Barge Thong Kwan Fa leads the Royal Barge Procession rehearsal on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The barge is crewed by 38 oarsman, 1 officer, 2 steers men and a signalman. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106004.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Oarsmen on a Thai Royal Barge propel the boat down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok for the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106013.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Oarsmen on the Royal Barge Suphannahong on the Chao Phraya River, after the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106038.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Oarsmen on the Royal Barge Suphannahong on the Chao Phraya River, after the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106036.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Royal Barge Suphannahong is propelled down the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106024.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Royal Barge Suphannahong is propelled down the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106021.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Royal Barge Suphannahong is propelled down the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106020.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Garuda barge built more than 200 years ago participates in the Royal Barge Procession dress rehearsal in Bangkok. The garuda barges are crewed by 34 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 1 officer, 1 standard bearer, and two station markers. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106017.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The ornamental prow of the Royal Barge Suphannahong on the Chao Phraya River in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106035.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Royal Barge Suphannahong on the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106031.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Garuda barge built more than 200 years ago participates in the Royal Barge Procession dress rehearsal in Bangkok. The garuda barges are crewed by 34 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 1 officer, 1 standard bearer, and two station markers. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106029.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Royal Barge Suphannahong is propelled down the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106023.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Royal Barge Suphannahong is propelled down the Chao Phraya River, rowed by 50 oarsmen in the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106019.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Garuda barge built more than 200 years ago participates in the Royal Barge Procession dress rehearsal in Bangkok. The garuda barges are crewed by 34 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 1 officer, 1 standard bearer, and two station markers. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    RoyalBargeProcessionRehearsal1106018.jpg
  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Garuda barge built more than 200 years ago participates in the Royal Barge Procession dress rehearsal in Bangkok. The garuda barges are crewed by 34 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 1 officer, 1 standard bearer, and two station markers. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Oarsmen on a Thai Royal Barge propel the boat down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok for the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Royal Barge Anantanakkharat crewed by 54 oarsmen, heads up the Chao Phraya River to participate in the final dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok.  Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Oarsmen on the Royal Barge Suphannahong on the Chao Phraya River, after the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Oarsmen on the Royal Barge Suphannahong on the Chao Phraya River, after the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Oarsmen on a Thai Royal Barge propel the boat down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok for the dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Royal Barge Procession dress rehearsal passes the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Members of the public gather underneath a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, while they wait for the Royal Barge Procession rehearsal to begin. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Members of the public gather underneath a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, with Wat Po's roofline in the background, while they wait for the Royal Barge Procession rehearsal to begin. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai sailer guards the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok while the Royal Barge Procession floats down the Chao Phraya River behind him. Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thailand's Royal Barge Procession has both religious and royal significance. The tradition is nearly 700 years old. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most important cultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The Royal Barge Procession consists of 52 barges: 51 historical Barges, and the Royal Barge, the Narai Song Suban, which King Rama IX built in 1994. It is the only Barge built during King Bhumibol's reign. These barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Bangkok, passes the Grand Palace complex and ends at Wat Arun. Tuesday's dress rehearsal was the final practice for the 2012 Royal Barge Procession, which takes place November 9.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai man wearing a yellow shirt waits for the rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession to reach Tha Tien Pier in Bangkok. Thais frequently wear yellow at events tied to the Royal family because yellow is considered the King's color. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Buddhist monk stands apart from the crowd as Thais gather at Tha Tien Pier in Bangkok to watch the Royal Barge Procession rehearsal. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai schoolgirls wait for the rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession to reach Tha Tien Pier in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Boats in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla are rowed down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The Thai Royal Barge Procession is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance that goes back almost 700 years. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significant cultural and religious events. This year there will be a full procession on November 9 to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. There have been only 16 full processions during the 60 year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The barges are manned by 2,082 oarsmen. The Procession proceeds down the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Royal Landing Place in Khet Dusit, Bangkok, passes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, Wat Po and arrives at Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn).    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Brahmin priests from the Royal Court abroad the royal barge that will take them and the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk up the Mekong River. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Members of the royal family and official mourning party board the Royal Barge to go up the Mekong River to scatter the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk on the river. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Members of the royal family and official mourning party board the Royal Barge to go up the Mekong River to scatter the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk on the river. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Members of the royal family and official mourning party on the Royal Barge that will go up the Mekong River to scatter the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk on the river. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Members of the royal family and official mourning party board the Royal Barge to go up the Mekong River to scatter the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk on the river. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Brahmin priests from the Royal Court abroad the Royal Barge that will take the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk up the Mekong River. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Members of the royal family and official mourning party on the Royal Barge as it goes up the Mekong River to scatter the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk on the river. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:   The Royal Barge carrying the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk heads up the Mekong River to scatter the revered King's ashes. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: A Cambodian woman prays as the Royal Barge carrying the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk heads up the Mekong River to scatter the revered King's ashes. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: A Cambodian woman prays as the Royal Barge carrying the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk heads up the Mekong River to scatter the revered King's ashes. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:   The Royal Barge carrying the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk heads up the Mekong River to scatter the revered King's ashes. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:   The Royal Barge carrying the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk heads up the Mekong River to scatter the revered King's ashes. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes are placed aboard the Royal Barge that will carry them up the Mekong River where they will be scattered. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:   The Royal Barge carrying the ashes of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk heads up the Mekong River to scatter the revered King's ashes. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes are placed aboard the Royal Barge that will carry them up the Mekong River where they will be scattered. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  King Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes ride through Phnom Penh on their way to the Royal Barge that will take them up the Mekong River. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Brahmin priests from the Royal Court board the barge that will carry King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes up the Mekong River. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Brahmin priests from the Royal Court board the barge that will carry King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes up the Mekong River. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Brahmin priests from the Royal Court board the barge that will carry King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes up the Mekong River. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Members of the Royal Court carry King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes to the barge that will carry them up the Mekong River to be scattered. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  Brahmin priests from the Royal Court blow conch shells announcing the arrival of the ashes of King Father Norodom Sihanouk abroad the barge. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: The procession carrying King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes passes the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: The procession carrying King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes passes the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  The procession carrying King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes passes the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:  The procession carrying King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes passes the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: The procession carrying King-Father Norodom Sihanouk's ashes passes the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Sihanouk's ashes will be scattered in locations across Cambodia. Tuesday, they were scattered on the Mekong River. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 JANUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Oarsman from the Royal Barges tow a replica of the barges in the 2015 Discover Thainess parade. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) sponsored the opening ceremony of the “2015 Discover Thainess” Campaign with a 3.5-kilometre parade through central Bangkok. The parade featured cultural shows from several parts of Thailand. Part of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign is a showcase of Thailand's culture and natural heritage and is divided into five categories that match the major regions of Thailand – Central Region, North, Northeast, East and South.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 JANUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Oarsman from the Royal Barges in the 2015 Discover Thainess parade. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) sponsored the opening ceremony of the “2015 Discover Thainess” Campaign with a 3.5-kilometre parade through central Bangkok. The parade featured cultural shows from several parts of Thailand. Part of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign is a showcase of Thailand's culture and natural heritage and is divided into five categories that match the major regions of Thailand – Central Region, North, Northeast, East and South.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 JANUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Men who portray oarsman for the Royal Barges wait for the 2015 Discover Thainess parade to start. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) sponsored the opening ceremony of the “2015 Discover Thainess” Campaign with a 3.5-kilometre parade through central Bangkok. The parade featured cultural shows from several parts of Thailand. Part of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign is a showcase of Thailand's culture and natural heritage and is divided into five categories that match the major regions of Thailand – Central Region, North, Northeast, East and South.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 JANUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Oarsman from the Royal Barges in the 2015 Discover Thainess parade. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) sponsored the opening ceremony of the “2015 Discover Thainess” Campaign with a 3.5-kilometre parade through central Bangkok. The parade featured cultural shows from several parts of Thailand. Part of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign is a showcase of Thailand's culture and natural heritage and is divided into five categories that match the major regions of Thailand – Central Region, North, Northeast, East and South.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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