Schedule
: 20-26 October 2002
Venue
: Provincial Hall and Saen Suk Lampam Beach, Amphoe
Muang, Phatthalung
Origin
:
"Phon" is a southern musical instrument shaped like a That
drum. During the Chak Phra ceremony, temples would decorate
pedestals and beat drums to let villagers know that the
temple will be taking a Buddha image on a procession. As
temples are located close to one another, there is a competition
to find who can beat the loudest drum. The Phon Lak Phra
Festival was organized officially for the first time in
1988. Later the Tourism Authority of Thailand lent its support
to make the festival better known.
Activities :
- Phon contests in 2 categories; hand beating (marathon)
that continues until the drummer gets exhausted and the
drum sound category.
- A beautiful procession around the city accompanied by
shows and music.
- Miss Phon show and contest of boat procession.
- Water sports.
- Manora and shadow play performances, and other entertainment
throughout the festival.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Saen Suk Lampam Beach (Muang) |
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is
a pleasant pine-fringed beach on Songkhla Lake. A water
pavilion called "Lam Pam Thi Rak Pavilion" is an ideal
place to enjoy the lake scenery. |
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Chaturamuk Pavilion (Muang) |
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houses
Phra Phuttha Nirokhantarai Chaiwat Chaturathit Buddha
image (Phra Si Mum Muang) that is sacred to the South
and Phatthalung Province. |
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Thale Noi waterfowls Park (Khuan Khanun) |
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is
the country's largest waterfowls park. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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TAT Southern Region Office: Area 2 (Nakhon Si Thammarat). |
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Tel.
(075) 346515-6, fax (075) 346517 |
