The Pak Nam Pho area (Nakhon Sawan) is home to a large population of Thais of Chinese descent (Cantonese, Hainanese, Teow Chao, and Hakka) who have been celebrating the Chinese New Year with offerings to the spirits and their ancestors, since 1935. Apart from the offerings, there is also a Dragon and Lion Parade. In the old days, the Chinese believed that the dragon was a god, benevolent towards mankind, making possible rain, wind, fire, and the seasons of the year, who must be paid homage to as a show of gratitude.

The Lion is a symbol of courage, stability and all things noble. In order to ensure good luck, a lion procession is held to chase away all evil. Statues of various spirits and deities in the various temples are brought out and paraded around for general homage.

Pak Nam Pho Spirit Procession, The Golden Dragon Procession, Eng Ko Pho Bu (a Chinese fan dance reminiscent of a peacock splaying its tail), The International Lion Dance Championship Competition, light and sound show, Chinese cultural shows including Chinese opera, Chinese dress.

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At the end of the harvest, straws are gathered and transformed into value added products. The Fair was originally conceived as a project to increase awareness of the use of agricultural by-products in 1985. Contest, pageants, and other festivities.

For more information, please contact the Chai Nat Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 66 (0) 541 1595.

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The Renaissance King, Rama II of the Chakkri dynasty, was involved in military affairs, governance, up holding the Buddhist faith, creation of art, and temples. His artistic skills also extended to literary works, dance forms, musical compositions, sculpture, architecture, etc. In 1968, UNESCO honoured him as a major contributor to world culture. On the 200th anniversary of his birth in Samut Songkhram, the Rama II Foundation was set up to disseminate his artistic and literary works, under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn.

Khon (Masked Dance Drama) by Senior and Young dancers from the Fine Arts Department, Hun Krabok (Masked Hand Puppet), local movies, Thai cooking demonstration including sweets from Thai literature, competitions. Sale of local products, gifts, and souvenirs.

For more information, please contact Samut Songkhram Provincial Office
Tel: 66 (0) 3471-1997,
King Rama II Memorial Park
Tel: 66 (0) 26287217.

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If you are obsessed with beautiful flowers and decorative plants, this is the festival for you. Experience these beautiful flower-decorated floats and a magnificent tapestry of floral splendor that blankets the land. There are also agricultural exhibitions, floral contents, and product sales by local groups of housewives.

Contact : TAT Northern Office : Region 1
Tel : 0 5324 8604, 0 5324 8607, 0 5324 1466
Chiang Mai Municipality Office Tel : 0 5666 8048
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Come to celebrate the Chinese New Year at the biggest Chinatown in Thailand, Yaowarat Road renowned as the Golden Road, the Land of the Siamese Dragon. Watch the beauty, treasure the Chinese cultural demonstrations and experience a wide range of Chinesw cuisine available at famous restaurants as well as fashion shows depicting ancient Chinese attire from various regions. The goldsmith shops offer you beautiful souvenirs. Last but not least, Chinese movies are sure to fascinate you.

Contact : Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel : 0 2250 5500 ext. 3495-9
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The brides and grooms parade through the city streets and attend lavish parties. The wedding ceremony will be held on the beach in a traditional Thai style while the registration procedure will take place underwater off Ko Kradan.

Contact : TAT Southern Office : Region 2
Tel : 0 7534 6575-6
Trang Tourism Coordination Centre
Tel : 0 7521 5867-8
Trang Chamber of Commerce
Tel : 0 2545 3322
Website : www.underwaterwedding.com

King Narai Reign Fair has been organised in honour of King Narai an to promote tourism in Lob Buri. King Narai the Great, son of King Prasat Thong and his consort, ascended the throne on 9 October 1656 as Ayutthaya's 27th monarch, and reigned for 32 years to 1688. The construction of his palace in Lop Buri took 12 years to complete, and incorporated western style architecture and Thai decorations. King Narai resided at the palace in the dry season, preferring to be in Ayutthaya during the Monsoon. For a brief period, Lop Buri served as the country's capital, when King Narai moved his court there, full time, to avoid internal and external conflicts and to indulge in his passion for game hunting. King Narai died in Lop Buri. With his passing, Lop Buri fell into decline.

Procession depicting the time of King Narai the Great, a light and sound show at Narai Palace, Narai Palace Night, Thai lifestyle show including cultural show, local customs, Thai children's games, children in hairstyle 0 does gone by (Chuk : hair pulled up in a bun at the crown; the area around the bun is generally shaven, Klae : hair in pigtails, the area around the pigtails is generally shaven, Ko : pony tail, and braided), contests, human chess game, other fun activities. Paticipants dressed in Thai costumes.

For more information, please contact the Lop Buri Provincial Office
Tel 66 (0) 3641 1500.

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In honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn's participation in a Pong Lang dance with the students of the Kalasin Dance College occasion of the Four Regions Dance Show on 26 February 1993, the day has been held as a day for celebration with the organization of a cultural festival together in conjunction with the Red Cross.

The Pong Lang dance style involves a troupe of performers playing an assortment of instruments with one or two of the players dancing as well. A typical assortment would include a couple of chest high drums that are placed on the ground and played by the main dancer who beats it to keep time while dancing. There are also earthen jars, strung with rubber, that are flicked during the dance. Other instruments include the Kong(gong), ching(small cymbal), and khaen(panpipe).

Homage to Phraya Chaisunthon, the founder of Kalasin, local cultural procession, Pong Lang competition, pageants, competitions, exhititions.

For more information, please contact the Kalasin Provincial office
Tel: 66(0) 4381 1695

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