Chai Si Temple: Throughout the afternoon, executives from the Ministry of Culture participated in various Songkran festivals in Khon Kaen Province. The Minister of Culture will travel to join in the evening.
According to Thai News Agency, Mrs. Yuthika Isarangkun Na Ayutthaya, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, traveled to join the traditional Isan Songkran Festival at Wat Chai Si, Sawatthi Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen. The Ministry of Culture, through the Department of Cultural Promotion, has jointly promoted the event under the concept of 'Songkran at My Home, Colorful Thai Style, Happiness Across the World' to create charm for Thailand as a destination that tourists from all over the world want to visit. Khon Kaen is one of the five identity cities that, in addition to the traditional Isan Songkran Festival, features the alcohol-free human wave game on Khao Niao Road as one of its outstanding activities.
The Deputy Permanent Secretary also explored the ancient Isan chapel or Sim, where the walls inside and outside are adorned with over 120-year-old paintings, known as hoop-taem. These depict the life of the Buddha, Sang Sin Chai, Phra Vessantara Jataka, images of gods and animals, and the eight levels of hell. The paintings cover the entire area, emphasizing exaggerated proportions. The mood of the paintings is playful, with blue and white tones that have retained their beauty, making them some of the most beautiful hoop-taem in Isan Sims in Thailand. The ceremony to ward off bad luck in the ancient Isan style has been held since April 13 to enhance fortunes and enter the Thai New Year brightly without obstacles.
At 5:00 p.m., Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakitchkosol, Minister of Culture, is scheduled to arrive at Khao Niao Road. She will first appear on the stage of the Khon Kaen Provincial Cultural Council, and will later join the Alcohol-Free Human Wave at 7:00 p.m.