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Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival
is a festival of Thais of Chinese ancestry who
live in Nakhon Sawan. The festival has been
continued since ancient times. It is held during
Chinese New Year (around February every year)
to bring good fortune. The festival features
various processions such as lion parade, dragon
parade, angel procession, the goddess Kuan Im
procession, and others going along main roads
in the municipality. The festival is famous
among Thais and foreigners.
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Boat
Races for His Majesty’s Trophy are
held annually at the end of the Buddhist Lent
on the Chao Phraya River in front of the Provincial
Hall. There are also races at temples along
the river, such as Wat Ko Hong and Wat Takhian
Luan. The races show the unity of the people,
as well as the skill of paddlers and boat owners
participating. |
