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Songkran Festival
Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00
Songkran Festival During the period from 13-15 April of each year.
Importance In order for people to water Luang Por Phra Sai by government officials, merchants, and people brought down and enshrined on vehicles Then bring it out to parade around the city for people to bring perfumed water to bathe in general.
1. To organize activities according to the Songkran tradition of Thailand which has since ancient times.
2. To conserve indigenous sports not to be lost over time.
Ritual or activity In the morning of April 13-15, there was a merit-making ceremony at 9:00 a.m. There was a ceremony to bring Luang Pho Phra Sai to be enshrined on the vehicle. by parading around the chapel 3 times for the people to bathe and start the local sports competition, release the birds and fish according to tradition, with important people of the province, the governor and the mayor participating in the event.
In the afternoon there is a procession of Luang Pho Phra Sai, a Buddha image revered by the people of Nong Khai province, along the streets around the city, along with a procession of Buddha images from every temple. So that people can bring water to bathe perfume and pay respect closely.
In the evening, there will be a candlelight procession around the ubosot. There will be entertainment for 3 days. On April 16, there is a ceremony to make merit and the ceremony to invite Luang Pho Phra Sai to be enshrined in the chapel.
Organizing activities on New Year's Eve is a tradition that has been practiced since ancient times. This is to create harmony, enjoyment, fun and local belief that When performing various activities or rituals according to tradition, it will cause happiness and prosperity to the country and community forever.
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