Schedule
: 8-10 November 2002
Venue
: Phimai Historical Park, Amphoe Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima
Origin
:
Nakhon Ratchasima is a northeastern province that has prospered
since ancient times as evident from the many traces still
available. These include items related to history, artifacts,
historical sites, and good culture and traditions. It is
also the largest province in Thailand and is like the gateway
to the Northeast, a land that is rich in culture and which
has high tourism potential.
To support the tourism industry of Nakhon Ratchasima and
promote, conserve and revive local arts, culture and traditions,
Nakhon Ratchasima Province, the Fine Arts Department and
the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have organized the
Phimai Festival in the second week of every November.
Activities :
- "Wimaya Nattakan" light and sound show (narration provided
in English, Japanese and French).
- Cultural performances by Thai, local and Cambodian troupes.
- Exhibitions on history, arts and culture, tourism, and
pets.
- Buddhist procession from temples and educational institutions
in Phimai.
- Traditional long boat race championship of Thailand for
a royal trophy in Phimai (on Chakkarat River).
- Bike tour of Thung Samrit Memorial to Phimai Historical
Park.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Phimai National Museum (Phimai) |
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has
a collection of data and exhibits on the past glory
of the Northeast. |
| -
Sai Ngam (Phimai) |
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is
on the bank of the Mun River. This gigantic Banyan tree
is about 350 years old. Its many branches provide comfortable
shade. |
| -
Thao Suranari Monument (Muang) |
| |
is
a memorial to Khunying Mo or Thao Suranari, the heroine
who led villagers to successfully repel invaders from
Laos from attacking Bangkok. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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Phimai District Administration Office. |
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Tel.
(044) 471617 |
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Phimai Historical Park. |
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Tel.
(044) 471568 |
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TAT Northeastern Region Office: Area 1 (Nakhon Ratchasima). |
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Tel.
(044) 213666, 213030, fax (044) 213667 |
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Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). |
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Tel.
(02) 6941222 ext. 1962, fax (02) 6941384 |
