A Buddhist religious ceremony took place on Monday morning at Nong Or temple, when the pouring of gold ritual to cast a Buddha image was held.  Many local government councilors and dignitaries including Miniser of Sport, Khun Kusamol Khunplume and Pattaya Deputy Mayor Weerawat Kahkai attended to watch the formal monk blessing procedure prior to the start of construction of the 5 meter high statue.
 
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