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King Narai Festival - Thailand
King Narai Festival
Information about King Narai Festival
Colorful festival to celebrate King Narai the Great or Ramathibodi III who ruled the kingdom from 1656 to 1688 and was probably the most famous monarch of the Ayutthaya period. This sovereign made Lopburi the second capital of Thailand about 350 years ago. The annual celebration takes place in his former palace in the heart of the city.For the occasion, people dress ancient traditional costumes. Spectacular processions of colorful floats, horses and majestic elephants, reconstruction of a royal ceremony, folk performances, traditional games practiced by Thai children, fruit carving demonstrations, various exhibitions, flower exhibition, food stalls or bazaar of local products and crafts are in the program of this event.
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Location : Lopburi
TAT Lopburi : 036 422 768
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The best festivals in Thailand
With a lot of traditions, festivals in Thailand are numerous and some are worldwide famous. Loy Krathong sometimes also called the Festival of Lights is held in November and was elected second best festival in the world. It must be said that this is the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
Public holidays in Thailand
The main events of the Buddhist calendar but also the anniversaries of the King and Queen of Thailand and other days related to the History of the country are holidays in Thailand. If banks and administrations are generally closed those days, transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.
