Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Fair

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Schedule : 26 February 2002

Venue : Around Leng Chu Kiang Shrine, Amphoe Muang, Pattani

Origin :
Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao is a goddess that is much worshipped by Chinese people. Devout followers donated money to build the pavilion and a model of the goddess at Kru Se Village. Later the model was moved to the present shrine.

Activities :
- A procession bearing the model of the goddess and the main Buddha image. There are also lion dances, a flag procession and music.
- Spiritual display of walking on hot coal. Bearers carry the goddess model, Buddha images and other god models on a sedan chair.
- Assorted entertainment including Chinese opera, Manora, movies, student performances, and stores selling goods.

Nearby Tourist Spots :
- Kru Se Mosque and Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Shrine (Muang).
	The mosque is an unfinished mosque. According to legend, it is because Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao put a curse on it. In front of the mosque are a cemetery and the shrine.
- Wat Chang Hai Ratchaburanaram (Khok Pho)
	has a pagoda housing the ashes of the monk Luang Pu Thuat Wat Chang Hai (who can turn seawater into freshwater). A celebration is held every April when people bathe the ashes in consecrated water.

For more information, contact :
- Thep Puchaniyasathan Foundation.
	Tel. (073) 431344
- TAT Southern Region Office: Area 3 (Pattani).
	Tel. (073) 516144, fax (073) 522412