Chonburi Gov. Khomsan
Ekachai lights candles and incense to mark Chakri Day 2014.
Chonburi Gov. Khomsan Ekachai led the province’s
Chakri Day celebration, honoring the founding of the current royal
dynasty.
The April 6 ceremony at the Chonburi district office marks the founding
of the dynasty in 1782 with the ascension of King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok,
or King Rama I the Great, to the Thai throne. Khomsan laid silver and
gold cones, lit candles and made offerings of incense and flowers in
front of the Rama I statue.
Chakri Day was first instituted by HM the King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in
1919 to commemorate all the Kings in the Chakri Dynasty, which started
with Rama I and continues to this day with Rama IX, HM the King Bhumibol
Adulyadej the Great.
The reigning kings in the House of Chakri brought peace and tranquility
to the people within Thailand’s borders and successfully protected the
Kingdom, maintaining sovereignty and integrity through crucial periods
threatened by European colonization and two World Wars.
In commemorating Chakri Day, the national flag is proudly displayed by
the people of Thailand and both government officials and members of the
community participate in traditional ceremonies, making offerings of
flowers and garlands at the many statues of Kings in the House of
Chakri. (CPRD)
