Thousands Dance for "Luang Por Phra Sai" during Nong Khai Songkran

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Nong Khai residents worshipped the sacred Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image with a massive traditional dance during the Songkran festival.

•Thousands of Nong Khai residents participated in a traditional dance to honor the sacred Luang Por Phra Sai Buddha image.
•The event was a key activity during the Songkran festival in Nong Khai, specifically the "Songkran Pha Khao Ma Somma Luang Por Phra Sai."
•Ceremonies included a homage ritual, a prayer ceremony, and a procession of the Buddha image for the public to sprinkle water for blessings.

•Thousands of Nong Khai residents performed a traditional dance to worship Luang Por Phra Sai, a sacred Buddha image, at Wat Phothichai.
•The homage and dance ceremony took place at 6:09 PM on April 12, 2026, in front of the ubosot of Wat Phothichai.
•The event is a significant part of the "Songkran Pha Khao Ma Somma Luang Por Phra Sai" festival, demonstrating local faith.
•The faith of Nong Khai residents towards Luang Por Phra Sai has been long-standing, with many eagerly awaiting this annual ritual.
•On April 13, 2026, Luang Por Phra Sai will be moved from the ubosot for a procession around the ubosot and then around the city.
•The procession is for the public and tourists to sprinkle water for good fortune, accompanied by other Buddha images from local temples.
•The Buddha image will be placed in a pavilion at Wat Phothichai for blessings throughout the Songkran festival.
•Luang Por Phra Sai will be returned to the ubosot on April 18.

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Luang Por Phra Sai(หลวงพ่อพระใส)

A sacred Buddha image, considered a spiritual anchor and significant cultural icon for Nong Khai.

Phra Thep Watchirakhun(พระเทพวชิรคุณ)

The Ecclesiastical Governor of Nong Khai province who presided as the monastic head of the ceremony.

Mr. Saranakorn Srikhrainet(นายศรัณย์ศักด์ ศรีเครือเนตร)

The Governor of Nong Khai province who served as the lay Buddhist leader for the ceremony.

Nong Khai(หนองคาย)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the Songkran festival and the worship of Luang Por Phra Sai take place.

Wat Phothichai, Royal Monastery(วัดโพธิ์ชัย พระอารามหลวง)

The main temple in Nong Khai where the sacred Luang Por Phra Sai is housed and where the festival's central ceremonies are held.