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