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Thailand
Festivals
Illuminated boat Procession Around October
Mae Khong River - Nakhon Phanom Province North Eastern Thailand
- Held annually, this dazzling event on the mighty Mae khong River marks the end of the Ok
pansa ( Buddhist lent ) by the launching of elaborately adorned boats, each containing assorted offerings, adrift on the river
when night falls. Fertilities are future enhanced with a colorful street procession and cultural performances for everyone to enjoy.
Rap Bua Festival
Around October At Amphur Bang Phli Samut Prakan
Bang Phli is a district with an abundance of lotuses. The morning of 14th full moon night of October is the day before the end of
Buddhist Lent. Buddhists come here to pick the flowers for offerings to monks according to traditional.
The people of Bang Phli regard this great merit so they volunteer to keep the flowers for distribution to visitors
who row to the district to receive thievery year. This is also to provide facilitation and is a way to jointly mark merit. This tradition has become the " Rap Bua "
( Lotus Receiving ) Festival
Poi Sang Long - Mae Hong Son - Northern Thailand
At Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
Around October
Poi Leon Sip Et is a Buddhist tradition making the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat. Activities include a merit - making ceremony,
a Chong Phrara procession ( Chong Phrara is a small traditional castle built from wood and
colored papers )
the decoration of candles and lamps and entertainment.
Buddhist
Image Procession & long Boat Race
At Amphur Lung Suan - Chum Porn Province - Southern Part Of Thailand
Around October
The long boat race of Lang Suan District of Chum Porn Province is unique. The winning boat is the winner due to a good
teamwork of oarsmen, steersman and coxswain. The steersmen must keep the boat straight so the
coxswain can grab the flag at the finish line. ( The bow is about 3.5 meters long and about 25 centimeters wide ). If
the coxswain misses the grab, succeeds but falls into the water or boat sinks before the stern passes the
Finnish line,
the team is disqualified.
The Phimai Festival
Nakhon Ratchasima Northeastern of Thailand
Around November
Loi Krathong and Candle festival
Sukhothai Province - North of Thailand
Around November first Full moon
It is believed that the Loi Krathong Festival originated in Sukhothai, the first Thai capital. It is therefore appropriate
that this captivating event is held on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month amid the breathtaking ruins of this
glorious ancient city. Activities include Krathong floating, a fireworks display, cultural performances and an amazing
light and sound show
Surin Elephant Show
Surin Province Northeast of Thailand At Main Stadium
Around November
Introduced in 1960, this internationally famous yearly event attracts people from all over the world to Surin Province
to see more than100 elephants participate spectacular shows that include colorful
processions,
a tug-of-war between elephants and men, demonstrations of log-pulling skills, and various other extraordinary
feats set carnival atmosphere.
River Kaew Bridge Week Fair
Kanchanaburi Province Western of Thailand At The River Kaew Bridge
Around Late November to early December
Each year late November to Early December will be the word famous river Kaew Bridge, which
was built by Allied prisoners of war during the world war II, becomes the focal point of celebrations.
Highlights include historical and archaeological exhibitions, a carnival, folk and cultural performances, rides on
World War II vintage trains and a spectacular light and sound presentation re-enacting the bridge 's world War
II history
Ayutthaya World Heritage Site
Celebrations
Ayutthaya Province Central Thailand - Ayutthaya Historical Park
Around December
Designated a UNESCO world Heritage site in 1991. Ayutthaya an ancient Siamese capital celebrates its glorious past with displays of traditional
culture and life styles numerous forms of entertainment
as well as spectacular light and sound presentations amid the ruins of this ancient city.
Bor Sang Umbrella - Sankampaeng Handicraft Festival
ChiangMai Province - The Northern Thailand
Bor Sang Sankampaeng has become renowned for this exquisitely painted paper umbrella which are sought after
by visitors from all over the world. An annual fair held on the main street , celebrates the traditional of art of umbrella
making and painting as well as features contests and exhibitions, sales of handicrafts.
Lampang Elephant Satok Banquet
Lampang Province - North
Around February
Elephant are a revered animal in Thailand, As such as the Thai Elephant Conservation Center was Established to
help preserve these majestic creatures. Every year, an Elephant fair will be conducted and the
center organizes a
Khun toke style meal of Northern Thailand as a part of the festival.
Proceeds from the event help support the food for the elephant fund and elephant Conservation Project.
The Fair Also features a spectacular northern style procession as well as typical northern cultural shows and music.
Water Festival In ChiangMai
ChiangMai Province Northern Thailand
Around 13 - 15 April
Songkran is the Thai Traditional New Year. ChiangMai Has observed this unique traditional and adapted it as their New Year Salient features of this occasion are offering alms to monks, bathing of a Buddha image , performances of Lanna culture,
Songkran Procession contest, building the sand Pagoda and Songkran celebration.
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Water Festival at Prapadaeng Festival
Samut Prakan Province - Center Thailand
Around April 19 - 25 April
Prapadaeng Municipality, Samutprakarn Province Authority in cooperation with The Tourism Authority of Thailand , Prapadaeng Cultural
center as well as the private sector has foreseen the significance of the Prapadaeng
Songkran and water festival. The tradition Thai is observed in this area is an ancient one of the Thai 's Mon origins who live in Prapadaeng area. The festival is held to inherit and revive this
original fine culture and to promote tourism in the area.
Phee Ta Khon Festival
Loei Province - Northeastern Thailand
Around June
The Festival has done with origins from a well-known Buddhist tale , the colorful
and vibrant Phee Ta Khon procession features young man who dress up as spirits to accompany
a scared Buddha image and taunt villagers. Monks relate the tale of Lord Buddha 's last great in carnation before
attaining Enlightenment.
Included are competitions of masked dance and processions. Everyone is Welcome to participate.
Kra Jiaw Blossoming Festival
Chaiyapoom Province - Northeastern Thailand
Around July
This festival Tourist will meet beautiful Kra Chiao Flower fields. ( Kra Chiao or Curcuma is a wildflower of Chaiyapoom Province )
Musical performances of the Northeast , the Northeastern way of life, various
contests, and products sales.
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