Monday, October 1, 2012

2012 Sakon Nakhon Illuminated Boat Festival at Tao Ngai

Floats displayed at the fair grounds






Looking closely at the handicraft of the floats,
it's obvious that construction involved thousands of hours





The water level of the river wasn't all that deep. Knee deep in places.
Islands had formed in the middle of the river.
I was wondering how in the heck they could float barges in such little water.
Tiny four foot floats appeared.
I was extremely disappointed and ready to proclaim
"false advertisement!!"

Time passed by and I was ready to go home.
Here I have to borrow a line from a late night commercial:

But wait, there's more... 

I was enthralled







Having noted my disappointment earlier in the evening,
my 'Thai Family' asked me if I was happy. I was delighted!!



  The event was attended by a huge crowd, very orderly, very Thai.
Police did spot check large purses and coolers to insure the event remained a non-alcohol event.




2010 Video by arakwarit ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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