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Buffet for Elephant and Elephant Queen Pageant
Buffet for Elephant and Elephant Queen
Pageant is annually held on a National Labour day
(May 1st) at the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
to show gratitude to elephants living in the grounds.
The Elephant Queen Pageant is held to find a rather
plump lady who could interpret and display the elephants
gentle character.
Loy Krathong Festival
Loy Krathong Festival is held annually
on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 12th month
of the lunar calendar (November). The festival is
held at Sanam Chan Palace, and features beauty pageants,
Krathong contests, hanging lantern contests, and local
entertainment, among others.
Nakhon Pathom Food and Fruits Fair
Nakhon Pathom Food and Fruits Fair is annually
held during the Chinese New Year, around January-February,
within the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi to promote
agricultural products and industrial products of the
province. It aims to also promote the fruits that
are grown in Nakhon Pathom such as pomelo, sweet coconuts,
guavas, and bananas. Other food products like Chinese
pork sausage, crispy sweet pork and shredded pork,
are also sold at the fair. It also features Chinese
buffet arrangement contests and fruit contests.
Phra Pathom Chedi Festival
 Phra
Pathom Chedi Festival The fair takes place annually
from the 12th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day
of the waning moon in the 12th month of the lunar
calendar. It is held on the grounds of Phra Pathom
Chedi. During the fair, there are countless stalls
selling local products and produce. At night, various
entertainments are provided.
Songkran Festival
Songkran Festival is annually held from
13-17 April around Phra Pathom Chedi. During the festival,
there are many activities such as the of Songkran
procession floats, Chinese Dragon and Lion Dances,
Bathing of the revered Phra Ruang Rodjanarit, sand
Chedi building, Thai opera, and local entertainments.
Wat Rai Khing Festival
Wat Rai Khing Festival is annually held
from the 13th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day
of the waning moon in the fifth month of the lunar
calendar. There are many goods sold, from various
government units and also from farmers. The fair also
features fruit contests and there are many kinds of
entertainment at night.
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