Nakhon
Pathom Food and Fruits Fair is annually held during the Chinese New Year, around
January-February, within the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi to promote agricultural
products and industrial products of the province. It aims to also promote the
fruits that are grown in Nakhon Pathom such as pomelo, sweet coconuts, guavas,
and bananas. Other food products like Chinese pork sausage, crispy sweet pork
and shredded pork, are also sold at the fair. It also features Chinese buffet
arrangement contests and fruit contests.
Songkran Festival is annually
held from 13-17 April around Phra Pathom Chedi. During the festival, there are
many activities such as the of Songkran procession floats, Chinese Dragon and
Lion Dances, Bathing of the revered Phra Ruang Rodjanarit, sand Chedi building,
Thai opera, and local entertainments.
Buffet for Elephant and Elephant
Queen Pageant is annually held on a National Labour day (May 1st)
at the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo to show gratitude to elephants living
in the grounds. The Elephant Queen Pageant is held to find a rather plump lady
who could interpret and display the elephant’s gentle character.
Wat
Rai Khing Festival is annually held from the 13th day of the
waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning moon in the fifth month of
the lunar calendar. There are many goods sold, from various government units and
also from farmers. The fair also features fruit contests and there are many kinds
of entertainment at night.
Phra Pathom Chedi Festival The fair takes
place annually from the 12th day of the waxing moon to the 4th
day of the waning moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar. It
is held on the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi. During the fair, there are countless
stalls selling local products and produce. At night, various entertainment is
provided.
Loy Krathong Festival is held annually on the 15th
day of the waxing moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar (November).
The festival is held at Sanam Chan Palace, and features beauty pageants, Krathong
contests, hanging lantern contests, and local entertainment, among others.