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:: Festivals
 Loi
Krathong and Candle Festival
Sukhothais Loi Krathong is held annually on the full moon night
of the 12th lunar month at the Sukhothai Historical Park.
Activities during the festival include krathong floating, a fireworks
display, and local games and performances amid the glamorous atmosphere
of the Sukhothai Historical Park.
 Si
Satchanalai Ordination Celebration
Called by Thais as Buat Chang Hat Siao, this local event is held
annually during 7-8 April at Ban Hat Siao, Amphoe Si Satchanalai.
It features a spectacular procession of ordination candidates in
colourful costumes on the backs of some 20-30 decorated elephants.
The ceremony has been arranged by Thai Phuan, the citizens of Ban
Hat Siao for more than 150 years.
 Songkran
Festival
This is an annual celebration of the Thai New Year, 13 April. The
festival was mentioned in the famous stone inscription believed
to be inscribed during the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great
of the Sukhothai Kingdom.
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