Ayutthaya Songkran Festival (Old Capital's Songkran)

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Songkran Festival

Date
12 – 14 April, 2009

Venue
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wiharn Phra Mongkol Bopit and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park.

Activities
13 April, 2009
- Offering alms to monks in front of Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit.
- Pouring water on the hands of elders to receive their blessing.
- Admire the beautiful procession from 16 districts.
- Water splashing with elephants.

12 – 14 April, 2009
Around Bang Ian Road (in front of the TOT Public Company Limited), Ko Mueang, Phra Nakhon Si

Ayutthaya province
- Enjoy the Thai Classical Music Competition and cultural Performances.
- Experience the atmosphere of the ancient city’s food avenue.
- Buy OTOP food products.

Wat Thong Bo, Tambon Sao Kradong, Amphoe Bang Pa-in
- Offering alms in accordance with the Mon tradition, and bathing the Buddha image by pouring water through a bamboo gutter.
- Admire the procession of traditional Mon flags.
- Dress in Mon costumes and try Mon traditional cuisine.

The Statue of King Naresuan the Great, Thung Phukhao Thong
- Pouring water on the hands of 800 elders to receive their blessing.
- Sand Pagoda Competition.
- Admire traditional plays and performances.
- Water splashing in the refreshing water curtain.


For more information
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Municipality Office
Tel. 0 3525 2168

TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Tel. 0 3524 6076-7, 0 3532 2730-1

Ayutthaya Tourist Centre
Tel: 0 3532 2730 - 1

Source from: Songkran.net