Saturday, April 21, 2007

Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng : Nan




Wat Phrathat Chae haeng is an ancient religious site of Nan Province. It is over 600 years old, and located on Doi Phuphiang Chae Haeng, Tambon Muang Tued, about 2 kms from Nan City (Highway No.1168 Nan-Mae Charim).

It features a 55 m.high golden chedi containing a Holy Relic from Sukhothai. Over the Viharn's door frames and on parts of the roofs are plaster designs in the shape of Naga, the great serpent, which represent the artistic best in local architecture. The annual worshipping fair takes place on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month (during the end of Februaryand the beginning of March). The fair includes the celebration of fire works processions and offering processions.

The annual worshipping fair takes placeon the full moon day of the fourth lunar month (during the end of Februaryand the beginning of March). The fair includes the celebration of fire worksprocessions and offering processions.


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