Thailand Festivals and Events 2010

Paknam Web: Thailand Festivals 2010

The colourful festivals of Songkran and Loy Krathong are well-known to tourists from all around the world. However, Thailand has many more unique festivals that are not always found in the guidebooks but can be just as good. Some of the Thai festivals on this website are not even well-known among Thai people. If you are planning a holiday in the Kingdom of Thailand, then make sure that you check out our Festival Diary Dates.

Meritorious Garland Tradition 2010

During the season for merit making and local festival of the Magapuja, worship for the full moon Day of te third lunar mnth in commemoration of the Great Assembly of Disciples, there was, believed to be the only one in the world, a spectacular traditon which has long been practiced by the villagers of Ban Fayart, mahachanachai district, Yasothon. And this merit making festival is called BOON HAE MALAI of the Meritorious Garland Tradition.

Being the devout Buddhists, all people in Ban Fayart would take exquisitedly decorated handmade garland flowers which were made from pop-paddy to worship to the Lord Buddha.

Later, local wisdom of the people of Ban Fayart have played a great role to the tradition. They apply the pop-paddy to decorate and beautify the garland, all are hand decorative garlands. There are various style of garlands according to the decorators. They also try to use cotton yarn, artificial plastic flowers, flowers made from crepe paper, and plastic beads to make them more attractive.

The auspicious day to make merit is believed to be the Magapuja's eve. This year (2010) with collaboration and support of the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT), Fayart Municipality and all the people of Mahachanachai Yasothon, we would like to invite all of you to join this special tradition which will begin from February 25-27, 2010.

On February 25-27, 2010, there will be Malai gathering and displaying in front of town hall and the municipality complex. Many tradition and local dances will also be presented at nights.

The parade to take all the Malai to offer to the monks at both temples will be on February 27, 2010 at about 1 p.m. till 4 p.m.

For more information contact Tel. 0 4579 9103 ext. 20