CHAO MAE LIM KO NIAO FAIR

February 26 - March 7, 2007 Around Leng Chu Kiang Shrine, Amphoe Muang, Pattani

Among the Chinese and families of Chinese descent, the Goddess Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao is a highly revered. During the Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Fair, a procession is held 15 days after the Chinese New Year in honour of the deity.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• A statue of the goddess, the principal Buddha image and statues of other gods are carried on a palanquin in a procession that is accompanied by lion dances.
• A procession of flags accompanied by music
• Displays of spiritual strength by walking on hot coals
• Assorted entertainment including Chinese opera, the Manohra dance, movies, performances by students

Contact information:

TAT Southern Region Office: Area 3 (Pattani)

Tel: +66 (0)7351 6144, (0) 7352 2411, (0) 7352 2413

Fax: +66 (0)7352 2412

E-mail: tatnara@tat.or.th

IMPORTANT

Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

Contact:

Tourism Authority of Thailand

Email: info@tat.or.th

Website: http://www.tat.or.th/Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)

Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)

FOR EVENT INFORMATION,

please call 1672.

Address:1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, RajateveeBangkok 10400Thailand