Chiang Rai Candle Festival

Chiang Rai Candle Festival

Chiang Rai Candle Festival
Date: July 16, 2011
Venue: Tung park and Koam Chiangrai, Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai Province

Chiangrai city municipal arrange the large candle parade of the 2011 year in purpose of good local cultural and traditional conservation. The event is on July 16,2011 at Tung park and Koam Chiangrai and Wat Phra Sing. And, they also invite commumities to attend in large candle parade for competition. The parade will be on July 16, 2011 at Tung park and Koam Chiangrai and Wat Phra Sing. Activities - The large candle contest
1.The large candle contest in beautiful category and the thougt of faithing group together with temples in Chiangrai city municipal area to decorate on the pick-up
2.The large candle contest in beautiful category and side things that is menial things with parades (carving on the vehicles)
- The large candle parades
- Lanna Music performances

Wat Phra Sing is the third ranked royal temple, common type. It's located on Sing Klai road, Wiang tumbon, Muang district, Chiangrai province. It is assumed that the temple might have built in 1928 B.E. in Phra Chao Maha Prom, the younger brother of Phra Chao Guerna (Chiangmai ruler) period who rule Chiangrai city between 1888 – 1943 B.E.

The cause of the “Wat Phra Sing” name might be that once the temple is used to be placed the invaluable Buddhist image of Thailand. It is Phra Buddha Si Hing or known in commomly as “Phra Sing”. At the present, Wat Phra Sing is the placed that placing Phra Buddha Si Hing (Phra Sing), the immitating Buddhist image from Chiangsan arts. It is Marn Wi Chai posture in bronze and gild type. It is national buddhist image of thailand for a long time. It was build in around 700 B.E. in Lanka. It is placed in Lanka for 1,150 years and then it was respectfully engaged to place in Thailand. For more information:
Chiangrai city municipal office Tel. +66 5371 1333 ext. 304 - 5, 307
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Chiangrai office Tel. +66 5371 7433, +66 5374 4674-5 http://www.tourismthailand.org/index.php?id=185&event_id=3042

Chiang Rai Candle Festival

Chiang Rai Candle Festival

Chiang Rai Candle Festival
Date: July 16, 2011
Venue: Tung park and Koam Chiangrai, Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai Province

Chiangrai city municipal arrange the large candle parade of the 2011 year in purpose of good local cultural and traditional conservation. The event is on July 16,2011 at Tung park and Koam Chiangrai and Wat Phra Sing. And, they also invite commumities to attend in large candle parade for competition. The parade will be on July 16, 2011 at Tung park and Koam Chiangrai and Wat Phra Sing. Activities - The large candle contest
1.The large candle contest in beautiful category and the thougt of faithing group together with temples in Chiangrai city municipal area to decorate on the pick-up
2.The large candle contest in beautiful category and side things that is menial things with parades (carving on the vehicles)
- The large candle parades
- Lanna Music performances

Wat Phra Sing is the third ranked royal temple, common type. It's located on Sing Klai road, Wiang tumbon, Muang district, Chiangrai province. It is assumed that the temple might have built in 1928 B.E. in Phra Chao Maha Prom, the younger brother of Phra Chao Guerna (Chiangmai ruler) period who rule Chiangrai city between 1888 – 1943 B.E.

The cause of the “Wat Phra Sing” name might be that once the temple is used to be placed the invaluable Buddhist image of Thailand. It is Phra Buddha Si Hing or known in commomly as “Phra Sing”. At the present, Wat Phra Sing is the placed that placing Phra Buddha Si Hing (Phra Sing), the immitating Buddhist image from Chiangsan arts. It is Marn Wi Chai posture in bronze and gild type. It is national buddhist image of thailand for a long time. It was build in around 700 B.E. in Lanka. It is placed in Lanka for 1,150 years and then it was respectfully engaged to place in Thailand. For more information:
Chiangrai city municipal office Tel. +66 5371 1333 ext. 304 - 5, 307
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Chiangrai office Tel. +66 5371 7433, +66 5374 4674-5 http://www.tourismthailand.org/index.php?id=185&event_id=3042

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2010

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2010

November 19, 2010 - November 21, 2010
(12.00 - 12.00)

+66 5561 6228-9

Although the holiday of Loy Krathong is now celebrated throughout the kingdom, Loy Krathong originated in Sukhothai, the first Thai capital. While particularly popular with couples who head down to any nearby body of water to light the candles and incense on their floating Krathongs, visitors can best appreciate Loy Krathong by heading to the ancient capital of Sukhothai, where the holiday was first celebrated.
Highlights of the Sukhothai Loy Krathong celebration include displays of lighted candles and fireworks, folk dancing and a spectacular light & sound presentation.
At the Sukhothai Loy Krathong festival, visitors will be dazzled by the float procession of large krathong from 17 Northern provinces. The procession will consist of krathongs from government agencies, state enterprises, private sectors, and the general public. There are also a Krathong design contest, the Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest, and Sukhothai arts and culture performances.

Category: Art and Culture, Fairs & Festivals, Performing Arts

By Bus

Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Sukhothai daily between 9.45 a.m. and 10.20 p.m.,frequently during the morning. The journey takes 7 hours. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Private bus companies which operate daily bus services to Sukhothai are such as Win Tour (Tel: 0 2936 3753 or 0 5561 1039), Phitsanulok Yan Yon (Tel: 0 2936 2924-5, 0 5525 8647) Sukhothai Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 5561 3296)

By Train

There are no trains going directly to Sukhothai. One may travel by train to Phitsanulok and then take a local bus to Sukhothai, about 59 kilometres away. Contact Bangkok Railway Station Tel. 1690, 02223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.

By Other

Bangkok Airways flies from Bangkok to Sukhothai daily for 1-hour journey. Sukhothai Airport is about 40 kilometres north of the town. For more information, call 0 2265 5678, 0 2265 5555 or 0 5564 7224-5 or visit www.bangkokair.com