Here's a look at how Buddha's birthday was celebrated. 1. Buddhists carry candles as they pray during Vesak Day, an annual celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, at Wat Yai Chai ...

Wesak, also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, will be celebrated on Thursday ... with a statue of Buddha where people leave flowers and candles for Buddha. Shelin and her friends at the temple ...

They will give offerings to the monks of food, candles and flowers. Chanting and praying are an important part of Wesak. The 'Bathing the Buddha' ceremony is also often included. Water is poured ...