| Lotus
Flower Receiving Festival |
Schedule
: 8 - 10 October 2003
Venue
: Bang Pli, Samutprakarn
Come explore
the tradition of the Lotus Flower Receiving Festival at the port
city of Samutprakarn. In the festival, local people will line
up along both sides of the river, throwing lotus flowers onto
the boat that carries the replica of Luang Po Toh Buddha Image.
In addition to this long-practiced tradition, local people also
flock to offer foods to monks on boats and enjoy other fun activities
such as Lotus Flowering Contest, local plays and sports, Thai
cooking contest and and water boxing.
Tourism Authority
of Thailand.