Phayao Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events

Sacrificial Combined Force 2324 Monument Fair (งานฉลองอนุสรณ์ผู้เสียสละพลเรือน ตำรวจ ทหาร 2324)

Is organized annually at the end of January until the beginning of February at the memorial near the Chiang Kham Airport, Tambon Chiang Ban, Amphoe Chiang Kham. It is a merit making ceremony dedicated to the civilians, policemen and soldiers, who passed away in their fighting with the communist terrorists in 1980-early 1981 (2523-early 2524 B.E.). Moreover, it is a charity fair to raise money to assist the descendants of the deceased. Other activities include games, performances, exhibitions and a fair consisting of various booths of the government authorities. For more information, please contact Khun Chomtham Military Camp at Tel. 0 5445 1332 or Amphoe Chiang Kham Office at Tel. 0 5445 1335, 0 5445 1334.

Winter and Red Cross Fair (งานฤดูหนาวและงานกาชาด)

Is organized at the end of December until the beginning of January every year at the ground near the Phayao Bus Terminal.

In the event, there is a fair full of booths from the governmental and private authorities, contests, as well as, various games. For more information, please contact Phayao Provincial Office at Tel. 0 5448 1704, 0 5448 4029.

Phayao Jewellery Industry and Quality Products Fair (งานเปิดโลกอุตสาหกรรมอัญมณีและของดีเมืองพะเยา)

Takes place at the beginning of February every year at the Phayao Jewellery Centre, Tambon Mae Ka. It is a trade fair of jewellery and products of Phayao. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 5446 6071-3 or Fax. 0 5446 6069.

Cassie Flower Blooming Day (งานวันดอกคำใต้บาน)

Takes place on 14 February every year at the ground in front of the Dok Khamtai District Office. Activities are the handicraft contests and sales of souvenirs.

Pho khun Ngam Mueang Fair (งานบวงสรวงพ่อขุนงำเมือง)

Is organized on 5 March every year at the Pho khun Ngam Mueang Monument with a beautiful and magnificent procession of the worship offerings.

Thai Lue Cultural Festival (งานสืบสานตำนานไทลื้อ)

Happens at the beginning of March every year at the Wat Phrathat Sop Waen, Amphoe Chiang Kham, consisting of folk games, cultural performances, as well as, lifestyle of the Thai Lue people. In the event, people will dress up in the traditional costume. Also, there will be a cotton spinning demonstration, dessert making, Lue singing, Choeng or martial art dance, and Makon game. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 5445 1332.

Songkran Festival (Pi Mai Mueang) (งานประเพณีสงกรานต์-ปี๋ใหม่เมือง)

Is organized during 13-16 April every year behind the Mueang Phayao Municipality and in every district. For more information, please contact the Phayao Provincial Cultural Office at Tel. 0 5448 5781-2.

Pu Cha Phaya Lo Fair (Bucha Phra Lo) (ประเพณีปู่จาพญาลอ-บูชาพระลอ)

Is organized on 9 April every year at Wiang Lo Ancient Town, Ban Huai Ngio, Amphoe Chun, with an aim to pay respect to the Wiang Lo ancestors and to create folk consciousness to cherish and preserve the site. In the event, there are parades, light and sound presentations, a procession inviting the spirits of Wiang Lo’s past kings, Khan Tok dinner at night, as well as, cultural performances. For more information, please contact Chun District Office at Tel. 0 5445 9234 or the Phayao Provincial Cultural Office at Tel. 0 5448 5781-2.

Phayao Lychee and Quality Products Fair (งานเทศกาลลิ้นจี่ และของดีเมืองพะเยา)

Takes place in May every year at the ground behind the Mueang Phayao Municipality. In the event, there are fairs offering lychees and quality products of Phayao and a lychee beauty pageant. For more information, please contact the Phayao Provincial Agricultural and Co-operatives Office at Tel. 0 5441 1218.

Sky Rocket Festival (งานทำบุญบ้องไฟ)

Is organized in June every year at Tambon Ang Thong, Amphoe Chiang Kham. In the festival, there is a traditional dance procession and sky rocket contest. For more information, please contact the Ang Thong Sub-district Administration Organisation or District Administration Office at Tel. 0 5445 1334, 0 5445 1332.

Candle Procession Festival (งานแห่เทียนพรรษา)

Takes place one day before the Buddhist Lent Day at the ground behind the municipality office and in every district. Beautifully engraved candles are brought to participate in the parade. Various cultural shows are performed, as well as, the contest for the most beautiful candle is organized. After the contest, all the candles are offered to the temples.

Hilltribe Traditional Festival (งานประเพณีชาวเขา)

Is organized in December every year at Tambon Rom Yen, Amphoe Chiang Kham. Traditional dances and games of the hill tribe people, which are a winter tradition, are performed. For more information, please contact the Rom Yen Sub-district Administration Organisation or Chiang Kham District Office at Tel. 0 5445 1334, 0 5445 1332.