Chiang Mai's Annual City Blessing Ceremony Held for 2026

MGR Online•Society•19d ago

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Chiang Mai celebrated its annual city blessing ceremony, 'Sueb Chata Mueang', on June 4, 2026, to ensure prosperity and peace for its residents.

•The provincial governor led the 'Sueb Chata Mueang' ceremony in Chiang Mai on June 4, 2026.
•The ceremony, held at 10 locations around the old city, aims to bring auspiciousness and ward off evil according to Lanna beliefs.
•This traditional ritual has been performed annually for centuries to bless the city and its people.

•On June 4, 2026, the Governor of Chiang Mai led the 'Sueb Chata Mueang' ceremony.
•The 'Sueb Chata Mueang' ceremony was simultaneously conducted at 10 sites around Chiang Mai's old city walls.
•The ceremony is a tradition dating back to ancient times, held annually to bring auspiciousness to the city and its people.
•The ceremony is performed to ensure the peace and well-being of the city and its residents and to ward off evil spirits according to Lanna beliefs.
•The ceremony commenced at 09:39 AM at the Three Kings Monument Plaza.
•The 'Sueb Chata Mueang' ceremony is traditionally held on the first day of the waning moon in the 9th lunar month (North).
•Fireworks were launched from the city center to signal the simultaneous start of rituals at all 10 locations.
•Chiang Mai, historically known as 'Nop Buri Sri Nakhon Ping Chiang Mai,' was founded by King Mangrai in 1396.

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Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

A major city in Northern Thailand, known for its cultural heritage and tourism.

Three Kings Monument Plaza(ลานพระบรมราชานุสาวรีย์สามกษัตริย์)

The location where the Governor of Chiang Mai led the 'Sueb Chata Mueang' ceremony.

Governor of Chiang Mai(ผู้ว่าฯ เชียงใหม่)

The provincial governor who led the annual 'Sueb Chata Mueang' ceremony.

Rattapol Naradisorn(นายรัฐพล นราดิศร)

The Governor of Chiang Mai who participated in the city's annual blessing ceremony.

Wiyada Naradisorn(นางวิยะดา นราดิศร)

Spouse of the Governor of Chiang Mai and President of the Chiang Mai Provincial Red Cross Chapter, who participated in the city's blessing ceremony.

King Mangrai the Great(พญามังรายมหาราช)ℹ️

The founder of Chiang Mai (Nop Buri Sri Nakhon Ping Chiang Mai) in 1396.

King Ram Khamhaeng the Great(พญารามคำแหงมหาราช)ℹ️

King of Sukhothai who provided consultation during the founding of Chiang Mai.

King Ngam Muang(พญางำเมือง)ℹ️

King of Phayao who provided consultation during the founding of Chiang Mai.

Lanna Beliefs(ความเชื่อล้านนา)

Traditional beliefs from the Lanna region of Thailand that inform the 'Sueb Chata Mueang' ceremony.