Lamphun held an event to continue the Songkran tradition. New Year’s Eve in La Pun City for the year 2023

Lamphun, April 15 – Lamphun Province holds an event to continue the Songkran tradition. The New Year of La Pun City for the year 2023 brings important Buddha images in the province. for people and tourists to pour water for good fortune

On April 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in front of Chak Kham Khanathon School, Muang District, Lamphun Province, Lamphun Municipality in conjunction with Lamphun Province and the Office of Tourism and Sports Organize Songkran traditions Laphun New Year 2023 with Mr. Santithorn Yimlamai, Governor of Lamphun Province Presided over the opening ceremony with Mrs. Duangkamol Yimlamai, chairman of the Housewives of the Interior of Lamphun Province, Mr. Anuphong Wawongmool, Mr. Chatri Kittithanadit. Deputy Governor of Lamphun Province, Mr. Yothin Prasongkhamdee Permanent Secretary of Lamphun Province Mr. Boonsong Chaimanee, Head of Lamphun Provincial Office Sheriff of Mueang Lamphun head of government tourist including people in the area participated in many ceremonies and activities

There is a parade of important Buddha images in the province, consisting of Phra Rod Luang Lamphun from Wat Mahawan, Phra Fon Saen Ha from Wat Mueang Nga. Phra Setangkhamani or White Phra Kaeo and the procession of inviting Buddha images from various probes In Lamphun province, there are more than 20 parades beautifully decorated and decorated. for people and tourists to join together to pour water for prosperity by the atmosphere in the event to carry on the Songkran tradition New year in La Pun city in 2023, there are young people. including tourists travel to participate in the activities and join in the bathing of Buddha images according to the tradition of the new Lanna style, enjoy the Songkran New Year festival in La Pun City, and all dress together in local clothes and floral shirts to come together energetically

For the Buddha water bathing ceremony today is a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. from past tense to present that maintains the identity of the city Originally, Phra Rod Luang was summoned. which is a symbol of the priceless Buddha image of Lamphun pouring water for prosperity and worship of the people of Lamphun Province and nearby provinces Later, there was a summoning of the Rain Saen Ha Buddha image. from Wat Mueang Nga along with important Buddha images from various temples in Lamphun Province Also join the procession so that the people and tourists have the opportunity to bathe the Buddha image. for good fortune From all dangers, live happily, free from misfortune. Rain must be seasonal according to Buddhist beliefs as well.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency