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Buriram Boat Race
This is held every first Saturday of November when the Mun River
is at its fullest. Teams from Buri Ram and other provinces race
in front of Satuek district office to find the champion of the Mun.
Isan Kite Festival
This festival is held in the first weekend of December. Northeastern
monsoon winds blow strongly during the harvesting season, signalling
the beginning of the cool season in Thailand. A popular local pastime
is when kites are flown in the villages. This sport has a long history
and to preserve it, a contest is held to find the best kites called
Wao Aek. The  winner
is judged from the design, the sound it makes and the flying style.
Khao Phanom Rung Fair
This annual fair takes place in April when a sunrise amazingly
shines through all the 15 doorways of the sanctuary, bringing out
the true splendor of the site and confirming the unmatched skills
of the sanctuary’s builders. Such a spectacle occurs only at
Phanom Rung. Activities include a procession like that in Khmer
times and a light-and-sound show.
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