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Thao Suranaree
Victory Celebration Fair
(งานฉลองชัยชนะของท่านท้าวสุรนารี)
This fair is held from March 23rd to April 3rd of each year to celebrate Thao Suranaree's
or Khun Ying Mo's victory over the enemy. Officials and the people of Nakhon Ratchasima
jointly organize this fair on a grand scale each year. There are entertainments and
various kinds of contests at the fair. The Phimai Festival and Phimai Boat Race (งานเทศกาล เที่ยวพิมายและงานแข่งเรือยาวประเพณี อำเภอพิมาย) will take place in every November in Phimai Historical Park and in Chakarat River in Phimai district. Among the important activities during the festival are a procession in which figures and objects relating to Buddhism are displayed and historical, cultural and tourist industry exhibitions. in addition, there will be stalls selling local products. The stalls will have on show artistic works of different regions in the country. In addition to the traditional boat race, the most interesting event will be the light and sound display that accommpanies a performance of historic dance and drama under the title of "Wimaya Pura" empire will help viewers to imagine the atmosphere that existed a thousand years ago. |
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