Ancestral Spirits Ceremony Festival : is at Si Racha District. It is based on an old custom of the people of Chonburi
only practiced now in Si Racha. It is held every year between April 19-21
on the grounds in front of Tambon Si Racha Municipal Office and on Ko Loy
Si Racha. Activities comprise a parade by the elderly group and personnel
from differrent government agencies, dressed in traditional folk costumes,
ceremonies for the appeasement of the spirits, demonstration of Kong Khao
or rice piling, folk games, demonstration and sales of local cuisine and
delicacies.
Koh Pra Sai Wan Lai Festival at Bangsaen : is based on an ancient tradition practiced by generations of Tambon Saensuk
residents, formerly called the Wan Lai Merit-Making Ceremony. Villagers from
various places would gather to make merit for the Thai New Year(Songkran).
Monks from every temple in Tambon Saensuk congregate to perform religious
rites that start with merit-making and food-offering and the bathing of Buddha
images. These are followed by other activities such as building sand stupas,
water-throwing, games and folk sports.
Boon Klang Ban and Phanatnikhom Basketware Festival
: is a festival that dates back several years ago usually taking place during
the 3rd to the 6th month of the Thai lunar calendar. An elder or respected
villager determines a day for merit making and the ridding of ill luck for
the well-being of the people. The religious ceremonies are followed by the
sharing of meals and performances of folk games.
Loy Krathong( Light festival) : Thailand's
waterways rivers, klongs, even hotel swimming pools will
be ablaze with dazing lights on the evening of Nov. 14, when
the Kingdom celebrates "Loy
Krathong" one of the year's most-awaited festivals.
The annual festival, also celebrated in other neighboring countries, is held
on the full moon day of the 12th lunar month. Thais place great importance
in this event and while the best celebrations are said to be held in Bangkok,
Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Chiangmai, the event and while the best celebrations
are said to be held in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Chiangmai, the event
is marked with great funfair all over the Kingdom.
The New year's day : The International New Year Day has been adopted. On the first of January, people
offer food to monks at the temple or at a particular site designated by government
offices of private organizations. In Bangkok, the Phramaane ground and the
lawn in front of the district offices are popular places. |