The Illuminated Boat Procession in Nakhon Phanom is on At Along the Makong River,Suntborn Vichit Rd. And Nakhon Phanom Provincial Hall.
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Joiy famush highlights of the amazing festival of Nakhon Phanom “The Illuminated Boat Procession”
Or “Festival of Fire Boat” A Wonderful night with Illuminated Boat Procession and exciting fireworks show on Meakong,The magnificent sound and light shows,The traditional performance,Experience and excitement of long boat races on Maekong river,Sales of local products and foods ,enjoy the
various forms of entertainment.
The illuminated boat procession or ‘Lai Ruea Fai’ event is a tradition of the Northeastern people that has been practiced for centuries to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. Legend has it that the Lord Buddha spent the entire period of Buddhist Lent in Heaven and returned to Earth at the end. To pay respect and welcome the Lord Buddha, Ruea Fai or fire boats decorated with flowers, incense sticks, candles,
and lanterns are launched on the Mekong River in the evening. Originally, the boats were made of bamboo or banana tree trunks and decorated with materials that could be easily found. Currently, with competitions to find the most beautiful illuminated boat processions, the boats have become more impressively constructed and decorated.
Contact Information
Tourism Authority of Thailand [Nakhonphanom Office]
Tel: +66 42-513490-1
Open 08.30–16.30