Nakhon Sawan, Organize a grand event to celebrate the 108th Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year Festival, creating lantern puppets. ‘Gourd Dragon Calls Wealth’ stands prominently in the middle of the Dechatiwong Bridge intersection. Meanwhile, the bridge itself has two dragon lanterns wrapped around the bridge, welcoming tourists.
Atmosphere of preparation for the 108th Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year Festival, which will take place between February 3-14. Hurry to decorate with Chinese lanterns In the tourist area of ??Nakhon Sawan city especially the lamp puppet ‘Gourd dragon calls for wealth’ near the clock tower Dechatiwong Bridge Intersection prominently displayed Waiting to welcome the people tourist and Nakhon Sawan people who will return home to attend the traditional Pak Nam Pho Godfather Procession Under the name of the event “Miraculous Colors of Faith”
Reason for choosing “The gourd dragon brings wealth” because this year’s zodiac year falls on the year of the dragon, the big snake, or the year of the gol
den dragon. Therefore, the “golden dragon” was created, 108 meters long, to coincide with the Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year, year 108, and the dragon is also the most important auspicious animal. Chinese Helps promote business prosperity, attracts good fortune, represents strength, determination, effort, courage, and patience. The Chinese consider the dragon to be the spirit of change and recovery for the better.
The gourd is shaped like the number 8, which is an auspicious number for Chinese people. It has the meaning of progress, wealth and fortune. It also looks similar to the infinity sign (infinity), representing infinity. Therefore it is like an amulet to attract wealth. Bring them to decorate at the Dechatiwong Bridge intersection. which received the nickname ‘Gateway to the North’ to bring good fortune and luck for visitors to Nakhon Sawan
In addition, in the area of ??Dechatiwong Bridge which is considered a landmark of the province There are also two large dragon lanterns wrapped around the bridge.
Waiting to welcome and send off those traveling through Nakhon Sawan. Create excitement for travelers as well.
As for Pak Nam Pho Market, along the roads, shops and houses all work together to decorate tens of thousands of Tengrang lanterns. Pak Nam Pho residents welcome all tourists to come and experience and receive auspiciousness together.
Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year and the Pak Nam Pho Goddess-Goddess traditional procession for the year 2023-2024 “108 years of miracles, colors of faith” organized for a full 12 days and 12 nights between February 3-14, 2024, with Monday February 12, 2024, Chiwsa Day (Parade night) and Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Chiw Si Day (Day Parade) is considered a highlight. The organizing committee emphasizes that you must not miss it because it is a new chapter in the legend of Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year.
Source: Thai News Agency