Monday, March 31, 2008

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Songkran Festival

Date: 13 – 14 April 2008

Venue: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, and around the island city, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Activities : Merit-making activities and an alms-giving ceremony. Bathing ritual of Buddha images, the releasing of fish and birds to make good karma. Watch the beautiful procession of the Miss Songkran beauty pageant, floral float procession and cultural performances.


Hi-Light : on 13 April 2008
06.00 hrs. : Making merit to the monks at the front of Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit
14.00 hrs. : the grand procession of the Songkran tradition, enjoying splashing water with elephants at the old city.

Further Information : Education Division, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Municipality : Tel. 0 3525 2168
TAT Central Region Office : Region 6 (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya), Tel. 0 3524 6076-7, 0 3532 2730-1
Website : www.songkran.net
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