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Phetchabun festivals
 Situated
right in the heart of the country some 346 kilometres
from Bangkok, Phetchabun borders on three regions,
the North, the Central and the Northeast. The
central part of the province is on the Pa Sak
river basin with mountain ranges running along
both the western and eastern sectors. Because
of the fertility of the land, Phetchabun has always
been an agriculturally productive area. The very
name of the province actually means the land of
crops and foods.
Today, Phetchabun is a province
with rich tourism potential. Its climate is pleasant
due to the mountainous and forested areas and
it has a history of richness and prosperity for
more than 1,400 years.
Phitsanulok festivals
 The
traditional Long-tailed Boat Races are usually
held in October when the Nan River is full. The
fair is held in front of Wat Phra Si Ratanamahathat.
Robes are placed over the Phra Buddha Chinarat,
and there are contests of boat processions and
races with scores of boats.
Phrae festivals
 The
Phra That Cho Hae Fair ,held in around
March, involves a procession to carry robes to
cover the Chedi. The procession follows the Lanna
style. All participants are decked out in traditional
Lanna attires.
The Kin Salak Fair is
an old Buddhist merit-making event. Villagers
prepare offerings and carry them in procession
to present to the monks. The fair is held around
September yearly.
Sukhothai festivals
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Satchanalai Ordination Celebration
Called by Thais as “Buat Chang Hat Siao”,
this local event is held annually during 7-8 April
at Ban Hat Sieo, Amphoe Si Satchanalai. It features
a spectacular procession of ordination candidates
in colourful costumes on the backs of some 20-30
decorated elephants. The ceremony has been arranged
by Thai Phuan, the citizens of Ban Hat Siao for
more than 150 years.
Songkran Festival
This is an annual celebration of the Thai New
Year, 13 April. The festival was mentioned in
the famous stone inscription believed to be inscribed
during the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great
of the Sukhothai Kingdom.Loi Krathong and
Candle Festival
Sukhothai’s Loi Krathong is held annually
on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month
at the Sukhothai Historical Park. Activities during
the festival include krathong floating, a fireworks
display, and local games and performances amid
the glamorous atmosphere of the Sukhothai Historical
Park.
Tak festivals
 Loi
Krathong Sai ,Thailand’s lovely annual
“Festival of Lights” on the full moon
night in November, is celebrated in a unique manner
in Tak. Local people thread together their krathongs
which are launched simultaneously and appear as
lighted necklaces on the Ping River.
Taksin Maharachanuson Fair
Celebrated annually from December 28-January 3
at the Taksin Shrine and provincial sports field,
the fair features religious ceremonial and processions,
displays and nightly folk entertainment.
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