Mukdaharn Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events

Mukdahan Red Cross Fair (งานกาชาดจังหวัดมุกดาหาร)

Held annually between 9-17 January in front of the city hall, the fair includes exhibitions, outlets of state departments, as well as local and OTOP products.

Bun Duean Hok or Bun Bang Fai Festival (งานประเพณีบุญเดือนหก หรือ บุญบั้งไฟ)

The celebration of the rocket festival is held annually on 10-12 May at Mu 1-3 of Amphoe Don Tan.

Boat Races (ประเพณีการแข่งเรือ)

The tradition has been handed down since ancient times. It is held annually, on the 13th – 15th days of the waxing moon of the 11th lunar month, in the Mekong River to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. Tourists can witness the races at the embankment on Samran Chai Khong Road. There are 2 major categories; namely, speed racing for small, medium and large boats. All participating boats are dug to have a round hull and will compete on a 3-km. long distance on the Mekong River. Another category is the fantasy boat contest in which the racing boats will be decorated, particularly at the figureheads.

Each year, numerous boats join the competition in both categories while people from Mukdahan and nearby provinces as well as Lao PDR. pack the venue. Boats from Savannakhet also join the races every year.