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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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