Yasothon Bun Bung Fai Festival
Bun Bang Fai’s tradition is a local one in the northeast. At Nong Chok, the Khlong Takrao Subdistrict Tha Takiap District were primarily immigrants from the northeast who migrated to take over land. There’s a joke. Every year of the festival, the parade will take place between May and June (the 1st waxing moon of the 6th monthly period, the waning moon of the 7th monthly period), which is during the rainy season. It began to be structured since 1976.
Rocket Festival Tradition in Ban Nong Chok
Ban Nong Chok, Khlong Takeru Sub district, Tha Takiap district, Chachoengsao’s celebration of the culture of rockets, 80 percent of the residents were originally immigrants from Isan who settled in this area. As a result, the custom of parades and the lighting of the Isan’s rocket have been recognized and embraced. Trust the theory to ask for precipitation.
Many runoff to begin farming, this will not be dry. The celebration has been passed down from parent to child until the present, in order to maintain the beneficial cultural traditions of the ancestors that are intended for the next generation. These traditions and practices are local in origin, which is why they are continued. and will continue to augment the next generation.
- Celebrates rocket culture in Ban Nong Chok, Chachoengsao.
- Rooted in local customs and passed down through generations.
- Embraced by 80% of residents, mainly immigrants from Isan.
Tradition & Contest
The first time it was structured in a small way. in the collective of villagers that are unknown to the general public Later, as the community increased in number and size, a large number of people sought to participate, As a result, it has become a tradition in the Tha Takiap District since then. The celebration will last for two days. On the first day, a ceremony will be held to venerate the Grandfather’srine.
There is a rocket parade contest that requires at least 10 participants or more. Every parade will have beautiful and impressive rockets. The following day will have a contest to bring the rockets to the top. which had a large number of participants that were sent to compete from 9 am-7 am, the victor of every contest would receive money and a trophy. Every event will have a large number of participants that are spread across the country.
- Started small, now a prominent event in Tha Takiap District.
- Two-day celebration with rocket parades and launching contests.
- Draws participants nationwide for cash prizes and trophies.
Tourism Boost
Today, the event continues the rocket tradition of the Khlong Takeru Sub district Administrative Organization, this organization is supported by the Chachoengsao Provincial Administrative Organization in terms of funding.
As a result, a larger celebration was planned to maintain the tradition. and making it a tourist destination in the region, including promoting occupations that provide income to the locals and visitors, and a contest for decorating beautiful floats with rocket capabilities, dancing, contests, and competitions.
including various shows on stage for the locals and traveling companions will enjoy fun and relaxation during their free time from employment.
- Supported by local and provincial administrative organizations.
- Expanded to attract tourists, promoting local economy.
- Features rocket-decorated floats, dance contests, and entertainment shows.
