Chao Mae Tomo Celebrations
Chao Mae Tomo Celebrations is an important festival of Su-ngai
Kolok and consists of the Chao Mae Tomo procession, floral floats,
lion and dragon parade, and performance of people being possessed.
The event is held on the 23rd day of the third month of the Chinese
calendar. Entertainment includes Chinese opera and many shops.
Narathiwat Products Fair
Narathiwat Products Fair showcases all the highlights of the
province, such as the show of special arts and crafts, Krachut
sedge day, barred ground dove cooing contest, Longkong day, and
the annual Korlae boat races in front of the throne hall.
- Korlae-Long Boat Races in front of the Throne Hall are held
on Bang Nara River opposite Sala Prachakhom (community pavilion).
This annual event is held when the Royal Family is in residence
at Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace.
- Krachut Sedge Day is an event that the province host around
the same time as the boat races in order to publicise and promote
hemp products, one of the activities of the crafts project of
the province. Products are made in places like Moo Ban Thon and
Ban Phikun Thong. Activities of the day include an exhibition
on the production process from the preparation of raw materials
to weaving the sedge into beautiful mats or transforming it into
other lovely and unusual products like hats, handbags, letter
holders, food covers, and lamp shades. Moreover, there are Krachut
contests and stores selling Krachut sedge products.
