Phangkhon sub-district Municipality, in association with Phangkhon district of Sakonnakhon province, will host the Boon Mahachat (agreat incarnation) and Boon Bang Fai,Iskyrocket festival) Festival, the local cultures inherited from Thai-Lao ethnic group. In the past, 'Phangkhon' used to be an immigration center of several groups of ethnic people resulting in the development of various cultures and traditions like Boon Mahachat and Boon Bang Fai, which are well-known among foreigners.
In this year, Boon Mahachat and Boon Bang Fai at Phangkhon subdistrict will be set on the first weekend of May as usual. The highlight is thetwo festivals are held together and the skyrockets used in the ceremony are created in ancient way, made of bamboo tube, for using in a long-distance firing competition, which, all over Isan region, is available in this area only. On this matter, interested people are cordially invited to join this great festival. Activities provided include Phangkhon's food festival, local food contest, skyrocket decoration and skyrocket contest and other entertainment options.
