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Travel Chiang Rai: Chiang Khong Songkran Boat Racing
Chiang Khong Songkran Boat Racing http://www.hotsia.com > Travel Chiang Rai > Chiang Khong Songkran Boat Racing Trip by Mr.Hotsia visiting Chiang Khong, Giant Caterpillar at Ban Jam Pong Market, Ban Ngom Hin, Ban Don Maha Wan, Miss Songkran Chiang Khong, Worship Ceremony for the Pla Buk Spirit, Songkran Water Splashing in Chiang Khong, Chiang Khong Boat Racing, Buddha Statue Water Pouring Procession in Chiang Khong, Alms Giving during Songkran in Chiang Khong. The Songkran event in Chiang Khong features boat racing on the Mekong River.
It should be noted that Chiang Khong is located on the border with Laos at Huai Sai town, Bokeo province, Laos, separated only by the Mekong River. During Songkran, each subdistrict sends their own rowing boats to compete. This is a tradition of the Chiang Khong people. I walked along the Mekong River and saw a board listing donors, which made me understand that all parties in the subdistrict share the expenses, led by the village headman. I noticed that the village headman receives the award during the ceremony. This is the first time I have seen boat racing on the Mekong River here.
The Mekong River flows strongly, and the boat races follow the current. Each boat has 10 rowers. The competition is among local teams; no teams come from Laos to compete, unlike in Bueng Kan province where boats from Laos (Pak San) also participate. The atmosphere at Chiang Khong boat racing is not very crowded. You can sit by the Mekong River and freely cheer for your favorite team. For those who enjoy a relaxed trip, Songkran in Chiang Khong is a must-visit. Soon, when the 4th Mekong River bridge opens, the crowd will likely be much larger. Mr.Hotsia, April 2013.
Thailand Rowing Regatta Rowing Regatta Chiang Khong THAILAND Rowing Regatta Thailand Chiang Khong Boat Racing Rowing Regatta in Chiang Khong 20 15 46.853 N, 100 24 28.259 E GPS Coordinates (POI) Atmosphere of Chiang Khong Boat Racing at Tha Pha Than 20 15 48.605 N, 100 24 29.351 E GPS Coordinates (POI) 20 15 49.139 N, 100 24 29.117 E GPS Coordinates (POI) 20 15 48.947 N, 100 24 29.117 E GPS Coordinates (POI)
20 15 48.221 N, 100 24 29.729 E GPS Coordinates (POI) 20 15 48.329 N, 100 24 29.711 E GPS Coordinates (POI) 20 15 48.215 N, 100 24 29.663 E GPS Coordinates (POI) Had Kai, if I remember correctly, the champion 20 15 48.233 N, 100 24 29.615 E GPS Coordinates (POI) 20 15 48.479 N, 100 24 29.033 E GPS Coordinates (POI) First aid station available 20 15 48.636 N, 100 24 29.249 E GPS Coordinates (POI) 20 15 46.853 N, 100 24 28.259 E
20 15 48.605 N, 100 24 29.351 E 20 15 48.647 N, 100 24 29.387 E 20 15 49.139 N, 100 24 29.117 E 20 15 49.037 N, 100 24 29.045 E 20 15 48.971 N, 100 24 29.111 E 20 15 48.947 N, 100 24 29.117 E 20 15 49.055 N, 100 24 29.16 E 20 15 48.221 N, 100 24 29.729 E 20 15 48.329 N, 100 24 29.711 E 20 15 48.215 N, 100 24 29.663 E This team won the B cup, if I remember correctly 20 15 48.233 N, 100 24 29.615 E 20 15 48.479 N, 100 24 29.033 E
20 15 48.636 N, 100 24 29.249 E
