Luang Pho Sothon Celebrating Festival
Luang Pho Sothon Celebrating Festival
The festival is held three times a year.
1.
Around April to celebrate the occasion of lifting Luang Pho Sothorn
from the river. Open theatres are provided all through these three
days and three nights.
2.Around November to commemorate the occasion of subsiding of
smallpox in 1890. It was believed that due to the help of Luang
Pho Sothon. Performed on the eve is the chanting of sermons whereby
magical power is instilled in Luang Pho votive tablets. A procession
of a Luang Pho Sothon reproduction is held both on land and the
water. Red Cross Festival is held at the same time at Somdet Phra
Srinagarindra Park.
3. Around February (Chinese New Year Festival). This lasts 5 days
5 nights. A large crowd of people from every direction come to
the temple to pay respect to Luang Pho.
Mango Day Festival
Mango Day Festival is held around March – April every year.
This duration is the best crop of mango.
