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[ Nonthaburi Fruits Fair ]
This annual fair is held during April-June to celebrate the abundance of
such local fruits as durian, mangosteen and mangoes, then at their peak
of succulent pipeness. Besides stalls selling the produce of surrounding
orchards and local products, there are colourful processions of floats
decorated with fruits and flowers, beauty pageants friuts contests,
cultural shows, exhibitions of provincial handicrafts and agricultural
produce, and local entertainment.
[
Giving
Offerings to 108 Monks Festival ]
Is held to make merit and has been practiced for decades.
The attractive festival is held along the Bangkok Noi Canal at
many temples including Wat Thai Charoen, Wat Bang Krai Nok, Wat
Utthayan, and Wat Bang Krai Nai. This festival is annually held
on the 8th day of the waning moon in the twelfth month of the
lunar calendar.
[ Mon
Dance Festival ]
Is one of the oldest Mon dramatic arts. The current Mons
have managed to retain the skills of their forefathers. In Pak
Kret, Phra Pradaeng and Pathum Thani, many people can still
perform the Mon dance and the Mon alto oboe.
[ The Mon
Songkran ]
Is held for one week after April 13th. The event features
the Mon procession and entertainment. It is held around Pak Kret
district office, Koh Kret. |
Distance
from Nonthaburi city of nearby Provinces
