London, UK. 12 April 2015. A gold leafed Buddha statue awaits worshippers as they celebrated Thai New Year (Songkran) at Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon, the only Thai temple in the UK purposely built in the Thai architectural style. Guests took part in religious ceremonies, enjoyed Thai classical music and dancing performances, a Miss Songkran beauty pageant as well as stalls selling Thai food, groceries and souvenirs. Credit: Stephen Chung/Alamy Live News

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Location: Buddhapadipa Temple, Calonne Road, Wimbledon, UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Chung / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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