Chinese New Year Festival Chao Pho Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession

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Schedule : 5-16 February 2002

Venue : Pak Nam Pho Market, Amphoe Muang, Nakhon Sawan

Origin :
The event is organized by Thais of Chinese ancestry in Nakhon Sawan Province. Held every year for many years now, it is a grand celebration that shows the faith and unity of local people that have had a long cultural bond. This famous festival is widely popular among Thais and foreigners.

Activities :
- Chao Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho procession.
- International Lion Dance Competition at the gymnasium of Nakhon Sawan Provincial Stadium.
- Chinese cultural performances like Chinese opera and acrobatics.
- Local goods for sale.

Nearby Tourist Spots :
- Bung Boraphet Waterfowl Park (Muang)
	is the largest freshwater swamp in Thailand. It is the home of rare animals like the white-eyed river martin and tiger perch.
- Wat Kriangkrai Klang (Muang)
	is an old temple. It has bronze Buddha images, wall murals, old pagodas, and a multi-tiered roof decorated with Buddha images.
- The origin of the Chao Phraya River (Muang)
	in front of the levee is a result of two rivers converging, which are Ping and Nan rivers. The difference between the two can be clearly seen.
- Bo Ya Cave (Muang)
	has a large main Buddha image inside and a pool believed by villagers to possess magical powers, and some lovely natural stalactites.

For more information, contact :
- Nakhon Sawan Provincial Office.
	Tel. (056) 227001
- Nakhon Sawan Provincial Stadium.
	Tel. (056) 227444
- TAT Central Region Office: Area 7 (Lop Buri).
	Tel. (036) 422768, fax (036) 422769