Chao Mae Tomo Celebrations is an important festival of
Su-ngai Kolok and consists of the Chao Mae Tomo
procession, floral floats, lion and dragon parade, and
performance of people being possessed. The event is held
on the 23rd day of the third month of the Chinese
calendar. Entertainment includes Chinese opera and many
shops.
Narathiwat Products
Fair
Narathiwat Products Fair showcases all the highlights of
the province, such as the show of special arts and
crafts, Krachut sedge day, barred ground dove cooing
contest, Longkong day, and the annual Korlae boat races
in front of the throne hall.
- Korlae-Long Boat Races in
front of the Throne Hall are held on Bang Nara River
opposite Sala Prachakhom (community pavilion). This
annual event is held when the Royal Family is in
residence at Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace.
- Krachut Sedge
Day is an event that the province host around the same
time as the boat races in order to publicise and promote
hemp products, one of the activities of the crafts
project of the province. Products are made in places
like Moo Ban Thon and Ban Phikun Thong. Activities of
the day include an exhibition on the production process
from the preparation of raw materials to weaving the
sedge into beautiful mats or transforming it into other
lovely and unusual products like hats, handbags, letter
holders, food covers, and lamp shades. Moreover, there
are Krachut contests and stores selling Krachut sedge
products.
