CHAINAT 15 April 2014 — Chainat province is holding a special Thai – Laos Songkran festival to honor the long traditions of the two intertwining countries.
Chainat Governor Kumtorn Thavornsatit presided over the opening ceremony of Chainat’s Thai – Laos Songkran festival, which has been divided into 3 different festivals according to each local community’s unique culture.
The three different categories comprise Sonkran flowing the Lao Viang, Lao Krung, and traditional Buddhist Songkran; each category is differentiated by its traditions and special clothing of the groups.
Apart of the traditional ceremonies held to commemorate the Thai New Year, OTOP products are being sold at the venues. Visitors are also given a real treat by celebrity singers from the famous TV show, The Voice.
