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Long Boat Race Tradition The Water Procession and Long Boat Racing at Wat Bangtan, located in Bangtan Subdistrict, Ban Sang District, Prachinburi Province, is a cherished traditional festival that has been passed down through generations. Held annually around September, when the river levels rise, this event combines faith, community spirit, and lively cultural expression. At the heart of the tradition is the sacred procession in which a revered Buddha image is placed on a beautifully decorated boat and paraded along the river. This allows villagers and visitors along the banks to pay homage, reinforcing the community’s spiritual connection with the Buddha as their guardian and protector.

 

The event begins with elaborately adorned boats forming a procession that is accompanied by chanting, drumming, and an air of festivity. The highlight, eagerly awaited by many, is the long boat racing. This traditional sport showcases unity, strength, and rhythm among the paddlers, while cheers from spectators on both banks fill the atmosphere with energy. The combination of religious ritual and thrilling competition makes this festival both meaningful and entertaining, drawing crowds of locals and tourists alike.

 

Beyond its cultural and religious significance, the festival also strengthens community bonds and supports local tourism and the economy. Visitors experience not only the devotion of riverside communities but also the natural charm of the surrounding landscape.

 

Traveling to Wat Bangtan is convenient by both land and water. By land, visitors can take Highway 3481, which connects from Prachinburi town. By water, the site can be reached via the Prachin River, Nakhon Nayok River, and Bang Pakong River, reflecting the area’s historic waterway connections.

 

 

It takes place annually in September.

 

Besides the sacred water procession, the highlight is the long boat racing, filled with energy and cheers from spectators along the river.

 

By land via Highway 3481 or by water through the Prachin River, Nakhon Nayok River, and Bang Pakong River.

 

It represents faith in the Buddha image, fosters unity among the community, and also promotes tourism and the local economy.