Schedule
: 21 October 2002
Venue
: Wat Phra That Doi Kongmu, Amphoe Muang, Mae Hong Son
Origin
:
Most of the residents of Mae Hong Son Province are Thai
Yai people who are Buddhists. They attach great importance
to religious ceremonies. Poi Loen Sip Et is one tradition
that is celebrated in grand style. It is an interesting
mixture of Thai and Thai Yai cultures. The highlight of
this festival at the end of the Buddhist Lent is the "Chong
Phara" procession or "Prasat Rap Sadet Phra Phutthachao"
(castle for receiving Lord Buddha).
Activities :
- Tak Bat Thewo merit making.
- "Chong Phara" procession or "Prasat Rap Sadet Phra Phutthachao."
- Lighting lanterns to decorate houses.
- Shows and folk plays.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Wat Phra That Doi Kongmu (Muang) |
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was
formerly called Wat Plai Doi. It is the province's most
important historical site. |
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Wat Phra Non (Muang) |
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houses
a large reclining Buddha image built in the Thai Yai
art style. It has truly beautiful features. |
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Singhanat Racha Monument (Muang) |
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is
of Phraya Singhanat Racha, Mae Hong Son's first lord. |
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Nong Chong Kham (Muang) |
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is
a public park in the city center. This natural pond
is often used for major provincial fairs. |
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Sunflower field at Doi Mae Ukho (Khun Yuam) |
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is
the most famous sunflower field of the province. Many
cold-climate plants are also grown here. |
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Mae Surin Waterfall National Park (Khun Yuam) |
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is
a single-level waterfall that is 100 meters high. There
is a flora-fauna conservation project to honor Her Majesty
the Queen. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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Mae Hong Son Municipality. |
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Tel.
(053) 612615 |
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TAT Northern Region Office: Area 1 (Chiang Mai). |
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Tel.
(053) 248604, 248607, 241466, fax (053) 248605 |
