Wat Pong Sanuk: Saving a millenia-old temple
Of the numerous temples found in the province of Lampang, Wat Pong Sanuk was given the “Award of Merit” from the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Conservation in 2008. Thanks to the locals, this millennia-old temple is definitely one of the most beautiful and most visited in the province.
The award was given because of the collective efforts of local residents, monks, artisans, and local authorities which helped to save and restore this unique and charming temple. The name of the temple according to legend comes from the Pong Sanuk community that used to live in the area. Translated from Thai, Pong Sanuk means “the clan of fun”.