Rehearsals for longboat Races and Parade

It was quite busy at the waterfront as teams settled in and did some practice laps.

I was there just shortly before the rehearsal and left as rehearsal participants arrived

Not publicized was a parade dress rehearsal in town



Will not be attending the boat opening ceremonies,  I'll check out the boat races on Monday.  Today I'll be headed to a local football game this afternoon
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Sakon Nakhon Longboat Races and Wax Castle Festival Schedule Translated (originally posted October 18)

 translated by Methee Upanisagorn

Sunday 21 October 2018 Grand Opening Ceremony "Royal Cup" at the marina near Nong Han.

08.00 - At the sculpture area of Sakon Nakhon province, the procession moves from the sculpture to the Mosaicai Road, straight to Srinakarin Park. 

11.00 - Grand Opening Ceremony "Championship Cup" - Guppy dance contest - The Long Cheer Boats Contest - Long boat race "Royal Cup" (qualifying round) 

18.00 - One Tambon One Store One product (OTOP) with amusement park in the city. - Bee blooms - Castle Bee Exhibition - Food Safety Festival - The color of sound and culture of Sakon Nakhon.

Monday 22 October 2018 Phanai Contest and the closing ceremony of the long boat race. "Championship Cup"

08.00 - The contest is made at Phan Rang Stadium. 

09.00 - Long boat race "Grand Prize Cup" Semifinals of all types and finals of all types at the Nah Rua14.00 - Closing Ceremony of Long Boat Race "Championship Cup" - Awarded the Long Boat Race "Champion Cup" of all types. 

18.00 - Temple of the bee and the ancient bee castle show at the city. - One Tambon One Store One product (OTOP) with amusement park in the city. - Bee blooms - Castle Bee Exhibition - Food Safety Festival - The color of sound and culture of Sakon Nakhon.

Tuesday 23 October 2018 Opening ceremony of Bee Castle "Champion Cup" for the year 2018.

15.00 - Bring the bee-shaped palace procession and the ancient bee castle. Every set of performances at the set point. 

15.30 - Folk music and folk arts17.00 - Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn cup. The statue at the statue. 

17.30 - Opening ceremony of Bee Castle "Champion Cup" for the year 2018. - Move the bee-shaped castle along the light path to Wat Phra That Choom Chum. 

18.00 - Temple of the bee and the ancient bee castle show at the city. - One Tambon One Store One product (OTOP) with amusement park in the city. - Bee blooms - Castle Bee Exhibition - Food Safety Festival - Temple of the bee and the ancient bee castle to set up a show at the municipality of Sakon Nakhon. - The color of sound and culture of Sakon Nakhon.

Wednesday 24 October 2018 Merit making ceremony

06.00 - The public servants of the people together at Wat Phra That Choom Chum. 

07.00 - The merit-making ceremony around the relics.

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Final preparations for the longboat races

Keep in mind most covered areas are for the big-shots only. Wide brimmed hats recommended

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Opening day Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races and Wax castle festival

It all starts with a short land parade when the race trophies are delivered Sunday Morning 8 am

There's a bit of pomp involved and most likely a speech

You'll want to be looking for a good seat along the waterfront to see the boat parade and the peacock feather dance competition 11am

The rest of the day it's racing competition.  

Check out the main temple during the afternoon for various activities and exhibits.

Early evening check out the action at the Municipal grounds (across the street from the Sakon  Nakhon Police headquarters and Immigration offices). There's a food fair, entertainment, and all wax castle float entries are on display

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Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat races from the past

2008

2006

2013 

2010

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They're getting ready for the races

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Sakon Nakhon 2018 Royal Longboat Races and Wax Castle Festival

The Blue line represents the Race trophy delivery route taken on the morning of 21 October.

The orange route is the wax castle parade route with three grandstand locations

Boat Races on Nong Sa at Lao PO Daeng

Opening ceremonies early this 'Saturday' morning. Boat races Saturday and Sunday

There wasn't much going on there yesterday during the day. An evening concert was on the schedule

Oh well, there's always next year

The End


In case you missed it last Monday




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Oct 21 - 22, 2018 Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races

21-22 October, long boat race The Royal Cup at Nong Noen Racetrack.

Starts around mid-morning at the waterfront park.
A short land parade when trophies are delivered and speeches made. Then it's time for the longboat parade and the peacock dance. 
Boat races the rest of the day..

Evening activities at the Municipal grounds

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Royal Longboat Races now underway

The Royal Longboat races generally held in conjunction with the Wax Castle Festival, are being held today and tomorrow Nov 2 + 3. The races had been postponed due to nationwide mourning. The trophy races will be held November 3. The Loi Krathong celebrations begin at dusk at the lake.  I have been told that the parade which customarily delivers the royal Krathongs to the lake will be held around 6 pm.

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