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NONG KHAI THAI-LAO GRAND SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
APRIL 11 - 15, 2009
At Wat Pho Chai temple and Hat Chomani beach near the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge that spans the Mekong River |
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With the neighbouring country of Lao PDR on the opposite bank of the Mekong River, Songkran celebrations in the northeastern province of Nong Khai is a combined Thai-Lao Songkran festival, with rituals, cultural performances, folk games and cuisine, reflecting a shared heritage.
The procession of the Luang Pho Sai Buddha image is a long-standing tradition which is still being observed till this day.
Highlight
Procession of the highly revered Luang Pho Phra Sai Buddha image, highly revered by Thai and Lao communities on both banks of the Mekong River.
Gain insight into traditional customs, traditions and way of life during the Songkran Thai New Year celebrations. Other entertainment activities typically featured include traditional folk games and sports, beach sports, swim across the Mekong River, folk and cultural performances, the popular Miss Songkran beauty contest; and street fairs offering sales of local handicrafts, souvenirs and other products from the sub-districts of I-San (northeastern Thailand).
Activities
- Procession of Luang Phor Phra Sai from Wat Pho Chai
- Buddha images bathing rituals
- Thai-Lao Songkran celebrations
- The Bai Sri Suu Kwan ritual to bring good luck and ward off evil
- The sprinkling of lustral water to seek the blessing of elders
- Sand-stupa building contests
- Local cultural performances
- Miss Songkran Beauty Queen Contests
- Miss Songkran Beauty Queen Procession
- Food Street
- Stalls offering souvenirs and local products made in Nong Khai
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Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Udon Thani Office
Tel: +66 (0) 4232 5406-7
Fax: +66 (0) 4232 5408
E-mail: tatudon@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
Thailand |
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