Festivals

Narathiwat Products
Fair showcases all the highlights of the
province, such as the show of special arts and crafts, Krachut sedge day, barred
ground dove cooing contest, Longkong day, and the annual Korlae boat races in
front of the throne hall.
- Korlae-Long
Boat Races in front of the Throne Hall are held on Bang Nara River opposite
Sala Prachakhom (community pavilion). This annual event is held when the Royal
Family is in residence at Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace.- Krachut Sedge Day is
an event that the province host around the same time as the boat races in order
to publicise and promote hemp products, one of the activities of the crafts project
of the province. Products are made in places like Moo Ban Thon and Ban Phikun
Thong. Activities of the day include an exhibition on the production process from
the preparation of raw materials to weaving the sedge into beautiful mats or transforming
it into other lovely and unusual products like hats, handbags, letter holders,
food covers, and lamp shades. Moreover, there are Krachut contests and stores
selling Krachut sedge products. Chao
Mae Tomo Celebrations is an important festival of Su-ngai Kolok and consists
of the Chao Mae Tomo procession, floral floats, lion and dragon parade, and performance
of people being possessed. The event is held on the 23rd day of the
third month of the Chinese calendar. Entertainment includes Chinese opera and
many shops. |