Tuesday, September 09, 2008

FESTIVALS & EVENTS Nonthaburi

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[ Nonthaburi Fruits Fair ]

This annual fair is held during April-June to celebrate the abundance of such local fruits as durian, mangosteen and mangoes, then at their peak of succulent pipeness. Besides stalls selling the produce of surrounding orchards and local products, there are colourful processions of floats decorated with fruits and flowers, beauty pageants friuts contests, cultural shows, exhibitions of provincial handicrafts and agricultural produce, and local entertainment.

[ Giving Offerings to 108 Monks Festival ]
Is held to make merit and has been practiced for decades. The attractive festival is held along the Bangkok Noi Canal at many temples including Wat Thai Charoen, Wat Bang Krai Nok, Wat Utthayan, and Wat Bang Krai Nai. This festival is annually held on the 8th day of the waning moon in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar.

[ Mon Dance Festival ]
Is one of the oldest Mon dramatic arts. The current Mons have managed to retain the skills of their forefathers. In Pak Kret, Phra Pradaeng and Pathum Thani, many people can still perform the Mon dance and the Mon alto oboe.

[ The Mon Songkran ]
Is held for one week after April 13th. The event features the Mon procession and entertainment. It is held around Pak Kret district office, Koh Kret.

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