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SRI MAHARAJA SONGKRAN FESTIVAL IN CHON BURI PROVINCE
APRIL 19 - 21, 2009
At Koh Loi Park, Si Racha district, Chon Buri province
 
 

17 April
Chon Buri Sri Maharaja Songkran Festival

19 – 21 April
Kong Khao Ritual

Highlights and Activities
The observance of the ‘kong khao’ religious ritual and other customs related to the celebration of the Thai New Year
The ‘Kong khao’ consecration ritual is performed by Brahmin priests and is accompanied by a ritual dance.
Procession of Buddha images
The ritual bathing of Buddha images at Wat Sri Maharaja temple
Scented lustral water is sprinkled or poured on sacred Buddha images.
Rot nam dam hua ceremony
Scented lustral water is poured on the hands of elders and individuals held in high esteem in a gesture of respect.
Procession of ‘kong kao’ floats
Sand-stupa building contest
Folk games
Sales of local food and desserts
Miss Songkran beauty contest
Water-splashing

Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pattaya Office
Tel: +66 (0) 3842 3990, (0) 3842 7667, (0) 3842 8750
Fax: +66 (0) 3842 9113
E-mail: tatchon@tat.or.th

   
  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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