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Festivals in Thailand 2012

The colourful festivals of Songkran and Loy Krathong are well-known to tourists. However, Thailand has many more unique festivals that are not always found in guide books. Please contact us with news about your event.

Songkran Festival in Nakhon Phanom 2011



April 12 - 15, 2011
Meuang District (Nakhon Phanom provincial centre) and Renu Nakhon Municipality, Nakhon Phanom

Buddhist bathing rituals are performed in accordance with ancient customs and traditions. Scented lustral water is sprinkled over sacred sites such as the 2,000-year old Phra That Phanom stupa — the most sacred and ancient monument of the Northeast and the landmark of Nakhon Phanom, holy footprints of Lord Buddha, temples, Buddha images as well as monks in a gesture of reverence. Religious rituals include the building of sand stupas and the tying of sacred string around the Phra That Phanom stupa. Folk games and traditional I-san folk performances create a colourful festive ambience.

Activities
Bai Sri Suu Khwan Welcome Ceremony for visitors to Nakhon Phanom
Ritual bathing of stupas associated with the days of the week and birthdays
Stupas, as well as Buddha images, are bathed in scented lustral water, in a Buddhist merit-making gesture.
Folk performances
Miss Songkran Beauty Queen procession
Songkran festivities of the Renu Nakhon Phu Thai tribe in Nakhon Phanom
Traditional I-San folk and cultural performances
Presentations of art and culture
Building of sand stupas
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nakhon Phanom Office
Tel: +66 (0) 4251 3490-1
Fax: +66 (0) 4251 3492
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it




Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:33
 

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