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NakhonRatchasima
Thao Suranari Memorial
Fair is an annual provincial event that
is held during 23 March-3 April, the period Khunying
Mo was victorious over her enemy. The fair features
arts and culture, shops and exhibitions of public
and private offices.
Phimai Boat Races is held yearly
by the people of Amphoe Phimai on the second weekend
of November. Apart from the races of boats in
Phimai and nearby districts, this interesting
event has boat decorations for royal ceremonies
and boat chants.
Phimai Festival
is organised to promote tourism activities in
the province’s main tourist destination
of Phimai Historical Park that is held in conjunction
with Phimai Boat Races. Activities include long
boat racing, cultural performances, religious
processions, and a light-and-sound show.
Khon Kaen
Dok Khun Siang Khaen
Festival is held during April 13-15
every year at Bung Kaen Nakhon. The day starts
with merit making, followed by pouring holy water
on Buddha images, local dramatic arts, floral
cart procession, northeastern food contest, boat
race in Bung Kaen Nakhon, and shops selling a
variety of products.
Silk and Phuk Sieo Festival
is held annually on 29 November-10 December
at the front area of Khon Kaen town hall. The
main events are the display of the local silk
and its contest and I-san making friend tradition
called Phuk Sieo. Pha Laeng, a wonderful I-san
dinner is also available.
Loei
Dok Fai Ban Makham Wan
Mueang Loei Fair is held in front of
the provincial hall during Chinese New Year in
January-February. A procession decorated with
cotton products is the highlight. There are also
shops from various offices.
Phi Ta Khon Festival
is held at Amphoe Dan Sai in May or
June. Aside from merit-making and a sermon, there
is a procession bearing Phra Uppakhut, a rain-inducing
Buddha image. Adult men and boys wear colourful
ghost masks and join in the procession. The ghost
costumes derive from a local legend. Some believe
that they are from the Buddhist saga Phra Wetsandon
Chadok.
Dok Mai Mueang Nao Fair
is held in Amphoe Phu Ruea during New
Year. The fair features shops, pageants and the
sale of decorative plants, flowers and agricultural
produce.
Ubon Ratchathani
Thung Si Muang Festival
is the largest religious ceremony in
Ubon Ratchathani. It is celebrated yearly on Asalha
Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) Day
in July. The ceremony is held at Thung Si Mueang
and Chaturamuk Pavillion. At night, there is entertainment
to celebrate the Lent candles. The reflection
of lights on the candles creates a picturesque
effect during the festival.
Kaeng Sa Peu Songkarn Festival
is held yearly in April. Villagers will splash
water on each other and swim in the Mun River.
The festival also features local sports and northeastern
folk music.
Udon Thani
Thao Suranari Memorial
Fair is held around December every year
to showcase and sell local products. The Dragon
dancing can be witnessed during the festival.
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