Chonburi’s annual buffalo races, and the
festivities that go with them, will stampede into town Oct. 7-11.
CPRD
It’s buffalo racing time again in Chonburi as the 140th edition
of the crowd-pleasing contest stampedes into town, with festivities
running from Oct. 7-11 and the actual races scheduled for Oct 11
beginning at 8 a.m.
Chonburi Deputy Gov. Phakhathorn Thienchai said the buffalo race
festival will give a much-needed boost to the local economy by
attracting Thai and foreign tourists to the event.
The races divide the buffalos into three categories, small, medium and
large. Additional fun activities will include a Miss Country contest and
a buffalo decoration contest where the animals are judged on beauty and
their costumes on creativity.
Other traditional games such as cow racing, lasso techniques, a
tug-of-war, an oiled post climbing contest (not for the buffalos) and a
boxing contest where the boxers are blind-folded will add to the gaiety.
This year’s festival also features a local-products market, folk song
contests, artists, singers, Thai country and pop music, a buffalo
village, farmer’s life village and a local sports competition. There
will also be a beauty contest and a folk music show performed by
well-known artists.
For further information, contact Chonburi City Hall at 038-287-035 or
the Chonburi Public Relations Office at 038-279-448.