Khon Kaen people go to temples to make merit. Before the evening, play Songkran.

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Khon Kaen, Family Day Go to the temple to make merit by pouring water on the Buddha image at Wat Phra That Nong Waeng, Khon Kaen Province. In the evening, the ultimate Isan Songkran event. There is also an alcohol-free human wave activity. Yesterday, more than 100,000 people attended the event.

The atmosphere of the Khon Kaen Songkran Festival on the second day The news team traveled to Wat Phra That Nong Waeng Phra Aram Luang. Or what local people call Wat Phra That Kao Chan. It is another important landmark for Khon Kaen people who come to make merit on Songkran Day, which is considered a family day. Many people come to pay homage and ask for blessings. The temple has organized activities to bathe Buddha images. Pay homage to the Buddha’s relics Gilded Buddha statue Offering alms to monks to receive blessings and pouring water is considered an activity that allows the family to spend time together during the holiday season.

We talked with people who came to make merit today and gave information that Come
make merit regularly for peace of mind. And it is auspicious for yourself and your family. Join together to put good Dhamma teachings into practice.

After that, we observed people and monks perform the requiem ceremony to remember the grace of parents and ancestors who have passed away. It is a tradition that should be observed for prosperity in one’s life. Because April 14th is Songkran Day. And it is still considered a family day. Therefore, we are ready together to perform the ceremony today.

The monk who led the ceremony gave information that normally the place would be arranged to look more orderly and formal, but due to the changing times and the convenience of the faithful people, the format has been adjusted accordingly. Shorter and appropriate for the time, which is considered an activity that makes family members have gratitude and go to the temple to apply good things to their lives.

And another landmark for playing Songkran in Khon Kaen Province is the area of ??the city hall. Create an activit
y area Bring ancient houses to decorate for people to come and take photos. which are 26 ancient houses based on the concept of continuing the Songkran tradition in the Thai way. The traditional way of life of the Khon Kaen people There is a sand pile building activity. Food and drinks are sold from OTOP product representatives of each district, and in the evening there will be light and sound concerts every day. This area of ??the city hall It can be considered as another stopping point before people go to play and splash water on Khao Niew Road in the evening.

In the evening, Khon Kaen Province There are also activities for tourists to join in the fun, especially at Khao Niew Road where over 100,000 people attended yesterday and the highlight is playing the alcohol-free Human Wave at 7:00 p.m.

Source: Thai News Agency