Sunday, April 6, 2008

Nakhon Phanom Songkran and Lao New Year Festival


Date
12 – 15 April 2008

Venue
Mueang District and Renu Nakhon Municipality, Nakhon Phanom

Activities
bathing ceremony of the birthday Chedi; participate in making the sand Buddha image that is believed to bless people with good health, as well as living longer

Hi-Light
Tying the holy string around the 2000-year-old Chedi that is revered by the people of Thailand and Lao PDR. and is located in the middle of the Mekong river to pray and bless for both Thai Lao neighbors.

Further Information
Cultural Center Ranu Nakorn, Ranu Nakorn District Office
Tel: 0 4257 9240

TAT Northeastern Region Office, Region 4 (Nakorn Panom)
Tel: 0 4251 3490-1

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