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SI SATCHANALAI SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 8-12, 2008
Si Satchanalai Historical Park
Gain insights into traditional Thai ways during these Songkran Thai New Year celebrations held at Si Satchanalai Historical Park, one of Thailand’s UNESCO-designated Cultural World Heritage Site. Highlights
| 7 April |
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A Buddhist ordination ceremony is performed at Wat Hat Seow
temple in Si Satchanalai district. This is followed by a procession of young novices on elephant back, a practice that is unique to the residents of Hat Seow. |
| 12 April |
| 15.00 |
Phor Muang (village chief) Elephant Procession
Witness a procession of a herd of 30 majestic elephants cross the
Kaeng Luang rapids in the Mae Yom River River as they head towards Si Satchanalai Historical Park |
Activities
- Rot nam dam hua ceremony
Scented lustral water is poured over the hands of elders and individuals held in high esteem in a gesture of respect
- Folk performances and folk games
- Tour of the historical park on elephant back
- Sales of local products and fruits freshly-picked from the plantations
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SUKHOTHAI SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 13-15, 2008
Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai
Journey back in time as local residents, many of whom will be dressed in traditional Thai costumes, celebrate the Songkran Thai New Year, the traditional Thai way. Popular Songkran highlights include a procession of floral carts, Miss Songkran beauty contest, the building of sand stupas at Wat Tapang Thong temple and lots of water-splashing to 'beat the heat' during the kingdom’s hottest season in the year.
Highlights
| 12 April |
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A Bai Sri Procession of sacred offerings
Procession of the highly revered Phra Buddha Sihing Buddha image
to the King Ramkhamhaeng the Great plaza |
| 14 April |
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A procession of traditional carts and the Miss Songkran procession
along Jarotwitthithongkhao Road to Wat Mahathat temple in the
Sukhothai Historical Park |
Activities
- Building of sand stupas
- Thai cultural showcase
- Folk games and folk sports
- Folk music
- The observance of ancient Songkran customs and traditions
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Contact information:
Tel: +66 (0) 5525 2742-3, (0) 5525 9907
Fax: +66 (0) 5523 1063
E-mail: tatphlok@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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