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Apart from religious holidays, Songkran Day and the New Year, the people of Buriram has many
interesting traditions such as the Fifth Month Festival in which there
is merit-making and folk pays such as Saba and tug-of-war. In some
areas, like Phutthaisong, there are processions and candle contests
during the Buddhist Lent. The Loi Krathong Festival is also widely
celebrated here.
 Buri Ram Kite Festival
 is held during the harvest season when the northeast monsoon
winds blow across the region. Villagers come out to fly kites at this
time and the festival is now and annual event. Buriram had its first
kite festival in 1986. Villagers from around the area are invited to
come and fly kites for prizes. A kite must be over 2.5 meters wide to be
eligible. Kites are judged by their beauty, sound - making and flying
styles. A grand kite procession is well worth seeing.
The festival's venue is the Provincial Stadium, Amphoe Huai Rat, and is
held in the second weekend of December.
Buri Ram Long Boat Races
is an annual event that is held in the first weekend of November. The
competition is held on the Mun River when the water level is highest .
Teams from nearby and afar come to race in front of Amphoe Satuk
District Office to vie for a trophy awarded by His Majesty the King and
H.R.H. princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Originally a local event to enhance friendship and pay homage to Chao
Pho Wang Krut (a whirlpool in the Mun River), the event became a yearly
event in 1986. Over 50 boats regularly complete and join in fancy boat
processions. A highlight of the races is the elephant swimming contest.
Something to watch is also the elephants parading through the city to
the accompaniment of lively music.
Phanom Rung Festival
is held every April to pay homage to the replica of Lord Buddha's
footprint in the sanctuary. A number of activities are organized to
preserve the ancient culture of the province such as the Procession of
the Ancient Khmers, a light -and-sound show recounting Phanom Rung's
past and a Hope By Dinner.
Phra Chao Yai Wat Hong Fair
is held every February to pay homage to this most sacred Buddha image
for the Buriram people. Celebrations go on for three days and include a
variety of entertainment. |
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