PATTAYA-NA KLEUA SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
April 18 – 19, 2011
Lan Pho Park, Na Kluea, Chon Buri province
Except for the building of sand stupas on the beach and the local landscape, Songkran Thai New Year rituals and celebrations in Pattaya are similar to those performed in other parts of the country.
Activities
- A procession of the Buddha image along the Pattaya beachfront road offering local residents and visitors an opportunity to participate in the ritual bathing of a revered Buddha image.
- Merit-making Rice and dry foodstuff are presented to Buddhist monks and temples as merit-making offerings.
- The observance of the ‘kong khao’ religious ritual
- The ritual bathing of Buddha images at temples
- Rot nam dam hua ceremony Scented lustral water is presented to elders and individuals held in high esteem in a gesture of respect.
- Songkran Procession
- Traditional Thai cultural performances
- Songkran water-splashing by the beach
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
Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand (www.tourismthailand.org)
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