NAKHON PHANOM-LAO SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
April 12 - 15, 2011
Meuang District (Nakhon Phanom provincial centre) and Renu Nakhon Municipality, Nakhon Phanom
Buddhist bathing rituals are performed in accordance with ancient customs and traditions. Scented lustral water is sprinkled over sacred sites such as the 2,000-year old Phra That Phanom stupa — the most sacred and ancient monument of the Northeast and the landmark of Nakhon Phanom, holy footprints of Lord Buddha, temples, Buddha images as well as monks in a gesture of reverence. Religious rituals include the building of sand stupas and the tying of sacred string around the Phra That Phanom stupa. Folk games and traditional I-san folk performances create a colourful festive ambience.
Activities
- Bai Sri Suu Khwan Welcome Ceremony for visitors to Nakhon Phanom
- Ritual bathing of stupas associated with the days of the week and birthdays
- Stupas, as well as Buddha images, are bathed in scented lustral water, in a Buddhist merit-making gesture.
- Folk performances
- Miss Songkran Beauty Queen procession
- Songkran festivities of the Renu Nakhon Phu Thai tribe in Nakhon Phanom
- Traditional I-San folk and cultural performances
- Presentations of art and culture
- Building of sand stupas
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nakhon Phanom Office
Tel: +66 (0) 4251 3490-1
Fax: +66 (0) 4251 3492
E-mail: tatphnom@tat.or.th
Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand (www.tourismthailand.org)
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