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Sukhothai - TourismThailand.org - Tourism Authority of Thailand

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ceremony, sncient King Ramkhamkaeng Sacri�ce Procession, alms-<br />

giving, religious ceremony, procession, local arts performance the<br />

�reworks, and various kinds <strong>of</strong> entertainment, which will be held<br />

day and night. Contact <strong>Sukhothai</strong> Historical Park, Tel: 0 5569 7310.<br />

or <strong>Sukhothai</strong> Provincial Administrative Organization Tel: 0 5561 1348<br />

Phra Mae Ya Homage Paying Fair and <strong>Sukhothai</strong> Red<br />

Cross Fair ���������������������������������������������� This is held at<br />

the beginning <strong>of</strong> February every year around the <strong>Sukhothai</strong> City Hall,<br />

Nirakasem Road, Tambon Thani. A procession paying homage to Phra<br />

Mae Ya, a local sports competition, an exhibition, a local handicraft<br />

demonstration, and entertainment, are held. Contact, Tel: 0 5561 0086.<br />

The <strong>Sukhothai</strong> Orchid Contest (�������������������) This event held at<br />

<strong>Sukhothai</strong> Historical Park. Tourist will experience many species <strong>of</strong><br />

contesting orchids, many species <strong>of</strong> orchids and also plenty <strong>of</strong> beautiful<br />

plants, �ower & leaf contest, small orchid park contest, orchid contest<br />

that is the gimmick <strong>of</strong> the festival. For details, contact <strong>Sukhothai</strong> Orchid<br />

Association Tel: 0 5561 3234<br />

Si Satchanalai Elephant Back Ordination Procession<br />

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A traditional ceremony<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Thai Phuan, citizens <strong>of</strong> Ban Hat Siao, Si Satchanalai Elephant<br />

Back Ordination Procession or Buat Chang is held annually during 7-8<br />

April at Ban Hat Siao, Amphoe Si Satchanalai. The 7 th is the crux <strong>of</strong> the<br />

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Ban Na Ton Chan Homestay

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