Thursday, September 29, 2016

Calender project in the making (check back for updates)

Buddhist celebrations fall on different dates each year
They are based on the Lunar Calendar. 2016 is  2559 years since Buddha's death.
No Alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays. 
October 6 Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival
            Team Thai vs UAE televised 23:00
October 11 Team Thai vs Iraq televised 19:30
October 12
October 13 Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races
  • 8 AM Royal trophy delivery parade
  • after parade and ceremony Boat procession
  • races 11 am to 5 pm
  • evening activities at the municipal grounds (next to the police station) 
  • Wax castles on display at the municipal grounds 
October 14 Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races
  • evening activities at the municipal grounds (next to the police station) 
  • Wax castles on display at the municipal grounds 
  • Trophy awards 2 pm 
  • evening activities at the municipal grounds (next to the police station) 
October 15 Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival
  • Parde start 3 pm 
October 16 Wan Awk Phansa: end of Buddhist Lent Day, end of rains retreat
November 9 Tea, Friendly Thai vs Iran televised
November 14 Loi Krathong
Evening parade (after dusk), delivery of the royal Krathong at Nong Han Park
BE AWARE!! Restrictions to lantern floating apply to times and places, so as to not endanger air traffic
November 15 Team Thai vs Australia televised 19:00
December  5 H.M. The King Birthday 
December 10 Constitution Day
 December 12 Constitution Substitution Day
December 11 Dragon Festival 
December 14 

December 24 Tha Rae Star Light Parade 

December 25 Sakon Nakhon Star Light Parade 
December 31
November ?? Phu Phan Cup
Sakon Nakhon

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