Nakhon Pathom : hotel in Thailand and Festival
Festival & events
Nakhon Pathom Food and
Fruits Fair is annually held during the Chinese
New Year, around January-February, within the grounds of Phra
Pathom Chedi to promote agricultural products and industrial
products of the province. It aims to also promote the fruits
that are grown in Nakhon Pathom such as pomelo, sweet coconuts,
guavas, and bananas. Other food products like Chinese pork
sausage, crispy sweet pork and shredded pork, are also sold
at the fair. It also features Chinese buffet arrangement contests
and fruit contests.
Songkran Festival is annually
held from 13-17 April around Phra Pathom Chedi. During the
festival, there are many activities such as the of Songkran
procession floats, Chinese Dragon and Lion Dances, Bathing
of the revered Phra Ruang Rodjanarit, sand Chedi building,
Thai opera, and local entertainments.
Buffet for Elephant and Elephant Queen
Pageant is annually held on a National Labour day
(May 1st) at the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo to show
gratitude to elephants living in the grounds. The Elephant
Queen Pageant is held to find a rather plump lady who could
interpret and display the elephants gentle character.
Wat Rai Khing Festival is annually
held from the 13th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of
the waning moon in the fifth month of the lunar calendar.
There are many goods sold, from various government units and
also from farmers. The fair also features fruit contests and
there are many kinds of entertainment at night.
Phra Pathom Chedi Festival The
fair takes place annually from the 12th day of the waxing
moon to the 4th day of the waning moon in the 12th month of
the lunar calendar. It is held on the grounds of Phra Pathom
Chedi. During the fair, there are countless stalls selling
local products and produce. At night, various entertainment
is provided.
Loy Krathong Festival is held
annually on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 12th month
of the lunar calendar (November). The festival is held at
Sanam Chan Palace, and features beauty pageants, Krathong
contests, hanging lantern contests, and local entertainment,
among others.
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