Offering robes by boat Continuing the Mon tradition of Bang Khan Mak, Lopburi Province

Lopburi Take you to see the tradition. Hundreds of boats are offered on the Lopburi River to promote tourism and the good traditions of the Mon people of Bang Khan Mak, Lopburi Province.

Procession of hundreds of boats making phaapai Sailing along the Lopburi River with Mr. Amphon Angkhapaphonkul The Governor of Lopburi Province presided over the event to join in continuing the tradition of floating the Pha Pha by boat on the Lopburi River. which got off the boat at Wat Choeng Tha pier Mueang Lopburi District along with a boat trip to various temples on both sides of the Lopburi River Along with the ceremony of offering robes in the middle of the Lopburi River, consisting of Wat Khok Mo, Wat Pho Ngam, Wat Choeng Tha, Wat Phrommasat. Wat Maprang Wan and Amphawan in the procession of boats, participants dressed in beautiful and eye-catching traditional Thai Raman costumes. Dancing for fun In some ghats, Buddhists set up almshouses and join in donating funds to donate Pha Pha.

This tradition is a tradition that Thai people of Mon descent, Bang Khan Mak, and Buddhists on both sides of the Lopburi River have inherited since ancient times. As for the Lopburi River, it is a historical river during the reign of King Narai the Great who traveled by boat from Ayutthaya. Came to stay at Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, Muang Lopburi.

In addition, organizing such activities is a way to revive, conserve and disseminate good local culture and traditions. It also promotes cultural tourism and preserves the Lopburi River. At the same time, it also allows future generations to continue the tradition. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency