The Ancient Nop Phra Len Phleng Fair

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The Ancient Nop Phra Len Phleng Fair

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This event is etched in stone and has been for centuries the local peoples chance to thank both the soles of those that have long ago passed, and for the spirits of today that still protect them.

 

When: Annually during the celebrations of Makha Bucha (11th February 2017).

 

Where: The Historical Park of Kamphaeng Phet. Kamphaeng Phet Province. North Central Thailand

 

The Ancient Nop Phra Len Phleng Fair (????????????????), is an ancient tradition dating back to the times of Sukhothai Kingdom (1238-1438), details of earlier festival were found on the inscription stone found at nearby Nakhon Chu. These markings display how processions were previously organized, to pay homage to the town’s major religious sites.

 

The fair today, consists of a number of colorfully decorated parades, where the many participants dress in elaborate, ancient attire, crossing the Ping River to pay homage to the Holy Relic on the opposite bank of Nakhon Chum.

 

The fair is also a time for Kamphaeng Phet Park, to celebrate its 1991 UNESCO designation, as a World Heritage Site. With parades, historical exhibitions, cultural and artistic demonstrations, cultural performances, numerous forms of popular entertainment and a spectacular light & sound presentations, played out among its historic ruins.

 

 

More on the Park
Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park is located 70 kilometres south of its dominent sister, Sukhothai Historical Park. With another 55 Kms further north to reach Si Satchanalai Historical Park, all three of which, now make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns.

 

Earliest history
Thai ancient chronicles state that in 1004 a city called Nakhon Chum was constructed on the west bank of the Ping River, Kamphaeng Phet was to be constructed later on the opposite east bank,. By the 14th century Kamphaeng Phet had outgrown its older neighbour and was a major city of the Sukhothai Kingdom.

 

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[orang37]

Makha Bucha in 2018 is March 1.

 

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[wirat69]

4 hours ago, Inspire said:

chance to thank both the soles of those that have long ago passed

Thanks to the bottom of the feet of those who have passed???!!! [I don't think so!!]..... I am sure that their souls would turn in their graves!!!

[PerkinsCuthbert]

"....chance to thank both the soles of those that have long ago passed...."

 

In order not to be seen as heels, perhaps?