| ASEAN
Zebra Dove Cooing Contest |
Schedule
: 2-3 March 2002
Venue
: Khwan Muang Park, Amphoe Muang, Yala
Origin
: 
Thais believe that doves are animals that bring good luck
to those who raise them, especially doves that have qualities
according to texts will endow great wealth and honor upon
the owner. Some say doves are the symbols of purity and
peace.
In the old days, it was popular for Thais to raise zebra
doves. The practice was widespread throughout the lower
southern provinces and neighboring countries. Later a local
dove-cooing contest was organized and expanded into an international
event that it is today.
Activities
:
- Zebra dove cooing contests in the small, medium, large,
and combined voices categories.
- Contests of cow fighting, cockfighting, sheep fighting,
fishing, and cooing of Krong Hua Chuk birds.
- Sales of bird equipment, fine plant offshoots and local
products.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Wat Khuha Phimuk (Muang) |
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is
1 of 3 sacred religious sites in the South. A large
cave here is where visitors can find a gigantic ancient
reclining Buddha image that was probably built in the
Si Wichai period. |
| -
Bang Lang Dam (Bannang Sta) |
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is
southern Thailand's first multi-purpose hydroelectric
dam. It brooks the Pattani River. Visitors can get a
good view of the beautiful scenery of the dam, the reservoir
and the surrounding mountains. Rafts service tourists
who wish to cruise on the lake there. |
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Betong town (Betong) |
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is
Thailand's southernmost district and is called "a misty
city and beautiful flowers." |
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Hala Bala Forest (Betong) |
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is
a dense jungle that is rich in flora and fauna, particularly
rare birds. It is also the habitat of the Sakai tribe
and the source of water for Bang Lang Dam. Tourists
can hire boats to appreciate the mountains, jungles
and waterways in the area. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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Yala Municipality. |
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Tel.
(073) 214898 |
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- TAT Southern Region Office: Area 3 (Narathiwat). |
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Tel.
(073) 516144, fax (073) 522412 |
