Schedule
: 18-21 October 2002
Venue
: Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Woramaha Wihan, Amphoe Muang,
Sakon Nakhon
Origin
:
The wax castle procession is an important northeastern festival
held in October. It is organized to pay homage to Phra That
Choeng Chum. The procession also brings good luck to participants.
The end of the Buddhist Lent is the day when the festival
is held.
It is said that this festival of Sakon Nakhon dates from
the time of King Suwannaphingkhan. He had his subjects make
"Ton Phoeng" (wax trees) for the end of the Buddhist Lent
and placed them in a procession to pay homage to Phra That
Choeng Chum. The people of Sakon Nakhon have continued his
tradition ever since.
Activities :
- Merit making in the morning.
- Wax castle contest and procession.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Phra That Choeng Chum (Muang) |
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is
the province's sacred historical site where Luang Pho
Ong Saen Buddha image is kept. |
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Nong Han (Muang) |
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is
a large freshwater lake. It is the convergence point
of many streams. It is also of importance to the province
in agriculture and fishing. There are over 20 islands
in the lake, the largest being Ko Don Sawan. |
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Phu Phan Ratchaniwet Palace (Muang) |
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is
where His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen
stay when they visit the area. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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Sakon Nakhon Municipality. |
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Tel.
(042) 713280-1 |
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TAT Northeastern Office: Region 4 (Nakhon Phanom). |
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Tel.
(042) 513490-1, fax (042) 513492 |
