Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races Opening Day looks like this

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Confused ? 8-16 :: 12-16 :: 13-16 Three different posters, three different dates

There's action at the municipal grounds, many shops open for business, others still setting up   Crews are busy moving the bleachers from the storage area to the parade route Work is progressing at the waterfront

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Schedule

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 Boat races thru mid afternoon, trophy award ceremony  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 Parade start 3 pm
October 16 Wan Awk Phansa: end of Buddhist Lent Day, end of rains retreat, no alcohol sales Blue route:  8 AM Royal trophy delivery parade Red route: Wax Castle Parade 3 pm (near white circles best view to see the show)

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Preparations for Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival

On the road to Ban Lao Po Daeng

Still plenty time till raceday

Still busy clearing the race area, once the vegetation is dried out it's hauled away. Metal frames for billboards are being installed Only one boat parked nearby, boad trailor parking area still needs some urgent attention

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