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Chao Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival
Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00
Chao Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival The period around the end of January Until the beginning of February of every year (4th day of the first day of the first month of China).
Significance There are important local traditions that have been carried out for generations of Pak Nam Pho people. To pay respect to the godfather - Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho There is a history as follows: about 70 years ago, there was a hemorrhagic disease (Cholera) and the villagers of Pak Nam Pho were suffering. Sick and die a lot In those days, medicine was not as advanced as today. Therefore, in order to survive, villagers have come in with the godfather and goddess to help heal them from the disease.
Has helped by taking the body of a medium and writing a talisman, or what the Chinese call Hu, burning fire with water for the villagers to drink and eat. The villagers lived happily ever after. growing up Therefore, it is widely known for the sanctity of the godfather - the goddess, so the people of Pak Nam Pho Market have come together to organize the tradition. Chao Pho - Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho procession by organizing a procession It's a gigantic procession. such as the procession of Goddess Guan Yin.
By selecting beautiful women who are qualified to represent the Goddess of Guan Yin, the procession of Angkor, Lor Kow, the procession of angels, beautiful women holding flags, little girls carrying flower baskets, and lion dances of various associations in Nakhon Sawan province. The procession to summon the Lord and His Majesty Some years there is a fire wading. And the procession that is indispensable and the highlight of the event every year is the dragon procession, where the golden dragon dance in Nakhon Sawan is very famous for its beauty. and exciting performances.
Category: Art, Culture and Heritage
Group: Art, Craft Centres, Tradition
Last Update : 3 YearAgo
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