Amphoe Muang
Chi Long Forest Park
Chi Long Forest Park is at Ban Wang Wa, 10 kilometres
from town on the way to Kosum Phisai. The park is on an island
that was formed by a course divergence of the Mun River, a main
waterway of the Northeast. The island is covered with shady rubber
trees and a road circling it makes sightseeing most enjoyable.
Isan Arts and Culture Centre
Isan Arts and Culture Centre is in Maha Sarakham Rajabhat
Institute. The centre has exhibits on the origin of Isan art,
Isan literature on dried palm leaves and handicrafts such as weaving
and fabric designs.
Isan Arts and Culture Research Institute
Isan Arts and Culture Research Institute is in Maha Sarakham
University. The institute has exhibits on Isan arts and culture.
Of particular interest are displays on the origin of weaving,
the development of local fabrics, basketry and woodwork, metalwork,
the development of pottery, household items, animal traps and
related tools, musical equipment, literature, ancient language
inscriptions, and contemporary art of students, as well as various
media on regional arts and culture for sale.
