A tradition of the Thai Chinese in Phuket which involves fasting, meditation and becoming vegetarian to purify the mind and soul. Symbolising the presence of deities throughout the festival are nine lanterns lit up and placed aloft Ko Teng poles. On the sixth day of the festival, there will be religious processions and incredible displays of face and body piercing. On the last day, there will be a Koi Han ceremony to exorcise ill fortune and to bid farewell to the deities at night.
Contact: Tel: +6676-212213/211036; Email: tatphket@tat.or.th
SAKHON NAKHON WAX CASTLE FESTIVAL
Date : October 7 – 12 (Highlight : October 11)
Venue : Sanam Ming Muang, Suan Somdej,
Phra Srinagarindra, Sakhon Nakhon One of the biggest event organist at the end of Buddhist Lent, where wax castles are created by artists in the province and take part in the Wax Castle Procession.
Contact: TAT Nakhon Phanom (Tel: 04-2513490-1; www.tourismthailand.org)
THE ILLUMINATED BOAT PROCESSION
Date : October 5 – 13 (Highlight : October 12)
Venue : Mekong River, Muang District, Nakhon Phanom
The festival was originally aimed at paying respect to the Lord Buddha. A competition of illuminated boat processions is organised to add colour
to the event
Contact: TAT Nakhon Phanom (Tel: 04-2513490-1; www.tourismthailand.org); Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration (Tel: 04 2511287;04-2511574)
THE END OF BUDDHIST LENT FESTIVAL & NAGA FIREBALL PHENOMENON
Date : October 12 – 13
Venue : Mekong River, Nong Khai
Participated in the Tak Bat Thevo alms-giving activity in the morning of Ok Phansa Day (the end of Buddhist Lent), while in the evening see the procession for the Naga, cultural performances, as well as the amazing phenomenon of Naga fireballs
Contact: TAT Udon Thani (Tel: 04-2325406-7; www.tourismthailand.org); Nong Khai Provincial Administration Office (Tel: 04-2420323) |
