On 13 October 2024, Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States, presided over the Kathina Ceremony at the NVA Thai Street Food & Cultural Festival at the Manassas Museum, Manassas, Virginia. The donation was distributed among 7 temples in DMV area comprising Wat Thai Washington, D.C., Wat Yarnna Rangsee, Wat Tummaprateip, Wat Pa Nanachart, Wat Pa Tesrangsee, Wat Nirodharangsee and Wat Lao Buddhavong. Additionally, part of the funds raised was also donated to the Thai Language School at Wat Yarnna Rangsee and the Manassas Museum in Virginia.

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