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CHAO POH PAK NAM PHO FAIR
& PROCESSION
February 11 - 22, 2007
Venue: Pak Nam Pho Market, Amphoe Muang, Nakhon
Sawan
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The
fair and procession organised by Thais
of Chinese ancestry in Nakhon Sawan
Province during the Chinese New Year
is held in honour of Chao Poh Pak
Nam Pho, a highly revered deity, hence
the origins of its name. The event
has been held annually.
This
famous festival and grand celebration
with the procession of a statue of
Chao Poh Pak Nam Pho, impressive displays
of dragon and lion dances, cultural
performances such as the Chinese opera
and acrobatics, offers a colourful
spectacle and is a popular attraction
among Thais and foreigners. The dragon
and the lion, both considered to be
symbols of good luck and good fortune
and prominently featured as the royal
regalia in the imperial courts of
ancient China, are deemed to be central
elements of auspicious rituals and
events. The practice vividly demonstrates
the faith and unity of local people
and long-established cultural ties.
In
addition to providing provides an
opportunity for shopping, the Chao
Po Pak Nam Po Fair from February 11 - 22, 2007 also offers insight into the
local way of life.
Contact information:
Nakhon Sawan Provincial Office
Tel: +66 (0) 5622 7001
TAT
Central Region Office: Area 7 (Lop
Buri)
Tel: +66 (0) 3642 2768-9
Fax: +66 (0) 3642 4089
E-mail: tatlobri@tat.or.th
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IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.
Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)
FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.
Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
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