Buddhist Events

Um Phra Dam Nam Festival & Sart Thai Day, Phetchabun

By | September 22nd, 2010 | Category: Buddhist Events, Regional Events & Festivals | No Comments »
Um Phra Dam Nam Festival & Sart Thai Day, Phetchabun

The bathing of the Sacred Buddha in Phetchabun City is a free one day event held annually as part of the nationwide Sart Thai Buddhist Sabbath, which falls on the day of the new moon in the 10th Thai lunar month each year.  In 2010, the event occurs on 23 September (dates for the next [...]



Phitsanulok Traditional Long Boat Races & Buddhist Ceremonies

By | September 13th, 2010 | Category: Buddhist Events, Regional Events & Festivals | No Comments »
Phitsanulok Traditional Long Boat Races & Buddhist Ceremonies

The roots of Long Boat Racing in Phitsanulok Province appear to be set around 400 years ago, when kings used competitions as training for crews of military boats. In this Lower Lan Na province, which forms the south-east border between Lan Na and Isaan, boat races have been a symbol and tradition of the mid-season [...]