15th
Thailand International Swan Boat Races and
Long Boat Race Championship of Thailand |
Schedule
: 2-3 November 2002
Venue
: On the Chao Phraya River, Bang Sai Arts and Crafts
Center, Amphoe Bang Sai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Origin
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Long boat racing has been a traditional Thai sport since
ancient times. There is evidence that when Ayutthaya was
the capital, boat races were held in October and was one
of the royal monthly ceremonies. This activity is part of
the Thai identity that shows our love of fun and unity from
past to present. There are boat races in every region at
the end of the Buddhist Lent.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aware of the
importance to conserve and promote water traditions and
has organized the traditional long boat races so this activity
remains a national identity and heritage. It is also a way
to promote a domestic tourism activity for Thais and increase
spending in the country in order to effectively distribute
income to the regions and raise the level of the event into
an international one.
Activities :
- International men's category 22 paddlers
- Thai men's category 22 paddlers
- Traditional long boat category 55 paddlers
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Bang Pa-in Palace (Bang Pa-in) |
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has
many interesting buildings like Aisawan Thiphayaat Throne
Hall, Warophat Phiman Throne Hall and Utthayan Phumisathian
Throne Hall. |
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Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-in) |
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was
built by the command of King Rama V to resemble a Western
church in 1878. The building has a Gothic style and
is decorated with lovely stained glass. |
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Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) |
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is
a temple that was built prior to the Ayutthaya period.
Luang Pho To or Phra Chao Phanan Choeng Buddha image
is the main image of this temple. |
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Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) |
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has
a pagoda that King Naresuan the Great renovated to mark
his victory in a battle on elephant back. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center. |
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Tel.
(035) 366090, fax (035) 366091 |
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TAT Central Region Office: Area 6 (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya). |
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Tel.
(035) 246076-7, fax (035) 246078 |
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Tourism Authority of Thailand. |
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Tel.
6941222 ext.1964, fax (02) 6941384 |
