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THE RITUAL BATHING OF PHRA BUDDHA MAHADHAMARACHA
UM PHRA DAM NAM CEREMONY
September 17-21, 2009
In Phetchabun province
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Phra Buddhamahadammaraja, the principle Buddha image at Wat Traiphum temple, is the spiritual guardian of Petchabun province.
The Phra Buddhamahadammaraja Buddha image is invocated in the Um Phra Dam Nam ritual bathing ceremony performed by the provincial governor to ensure an abundance of crops, plentiful harvests and the prosperity of Petchabun, the ‘city of plants and crops’.
Phra Buddhamahadammaraja Buddha image is associated with the powers to heal illness and agricultural abundance.
PROGRAMME
17 September
09.09 |
An invocation ritual inviting celestial spirits is performed at Wat Traiphum. |
16.00 |
Buddhist monks chant incantations. |
17.00 |
A land-borne procession of the Phra Buddhamahadammaraja Buddha image from Wat Traiphum to Petchbura Park is held. This is accompanied by cultural performances as the procession makes its way along the route. |
18 September
18.30 |
Food Festival |
20.29 |
The Magnificence of Petchabun, a Light-and-Sound performance |
19 September
09.09 |
A water-borne procession transports the Phra Buddhamahadammaraja Buddha image from Wat Traiphum pier to Wat Bot Channamarn pier. |
10.09 |
The ritual bathing of the sacred Buddha image is performed by the provincial governor. |
13.00 |
The first round of the traditional boat races is held near the Wat Traiphum pier. During the competition, oarsmen demonstrate their strength, stamina and skill by rowing against the current. |
18.30 |
Food Festival |
19.09 |
Opening Ceremony of the UmPhra Dam Nam Festival |
20.29 |
The Magnificence of Petchabun Light-and-Sound performance |
20 September
08.29 |
Boat Races by the Wat Traiphum pier |
18.30 |
Food Festival |
20.29 |
The Magnificence of Petchabun Light-and-Sound performance |
21 September
18.30 |
Food Festival |
20.29 |
The Magnificence of Petchabun Light-and-Sound performance |
23.30 |
The sacred Buddha image is transported back to Wat Traiphum |
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phitsanulok Office
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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