SRI MAHARAJA SONGKRAN FESTIVAL IN CHON BURI PROVINCE
April 19 - 21, 2011
At Koh Loi Park, Si Racha district, Chon Buri province
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 presented to 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
Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand (www.tourismthailand.org)
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