Does anyone know spefically what the dates are for the rocket festival in UdonThani this year? I am planning on a visit there for about 10 days and would like to make sure Im there during the festival... thanks

Does anyone know spefically what the dates are for the rocket festival in UdonThani this year? I am planning on a visit there for about 10 days and would like to make sure Im there during the festival... thanks

Try contacting below for Bang Fai info................

TAT Northeastern Office – Region 5

Areas of responsibility: Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu,

Nong Khai and Loei

Tel: +66 4232 5406 - 7

Fax: +66 4232 5408

E-mail: [email protected]

I thought the rocket festival was exclusive to Yasathon, and normally is held first or second week in May.

They also have a rocket festival in Surin Amphur Prasat in July. Good festival, better in upper Esan.

Barry

Went to riggers wedding in non bua lamphu, last May, and the rocket festival was on the same weekend, h e l l these rockets ere big, well worth going to see, it may be on the same date this year. i will postmark hime and ask.

I second "Yasathon" is the place to go, although there are festival events all over Issan. I have some video and stills from Yasathon May '06 that I intend to format and put online within the next few months. Those with weak bladders or any form or respect for Health & Safety are best to watch the event from the safety of another country.

The airtraffic warnings placed during the event are wise, these rockets are serious bits of kit - going up to a few km, without ANY form or guidance or control. Think of a very big firework rocket made from a blue plastic water pipe about 20cm in diameter tied to about 7 meters of bamboo.

The event takes place over a weekend, I found one day (the Sunday) is enough for me - the day of rocket firing.

For those that plan ahead:

Book a hotel if you are not travelling up for the day.

Bring an umbrella - it is ###### hot.

etc...