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Festival
This festival is held in July. This Buddhist ceremony features
a procession and a candle contest with candles as elaborate as those
in the Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani.
Chao Pho Phraya Lae Festival
This
festival is held during January 12-20 every year. The festivals
highlight is a procession to pay homage to Phraya Lae, an elephant
parade, shops selling many products, exhibitions, and a produce
contest.
Krachiao Flower Festival
In June or July, wild Krachiao flowers (known as Siam Tulip) in
the Pa Hin Ngam National Park are in full bloom. Besides getting
lost in the scene of blossoming Krachiao flowers, visitors will
be impressed by performances using local musical instruments such
as the Pong Lang band, the Khaen (bamboo trumpet), and
the Klong Seng (a local drum). To add more fun to the festival,
visitors will enjoy the hand-made Krachiao Flowers cometition, a
Kraiao flowers painting competition, exhibitions and mountain biking.
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