Ban Bok Pong Lottery Draw

The Kin Salak Phat Festival, or as locals call it, "Tan Kuai Salak", is an important merit-making tradition of the Lanna people. It is held during the 12th month of the northern calendar, or around September to October of every year. The purpose of the festival is to dedicate merit to the deceased, as well as to make merit for oneself and one's family. Ban Buak Pong organizes this festival every year. Salak Phat Festival Highlights: * Salak Phat Festival: * These are the alms that the locals prepare to offer to the monks. They write the names of the donors and the names of those to whom they wish to dedicate merit on the lottery tickets. * There are both small and large lottery tickets. The small lottery tickets are daily necessities, while the large lottery tickets contain various foods, fruits, and other items. * Offering the lottery tickets: * The monks will draw lots from the lottery tickets that the locals bring to offer and read the names of the donors and those to whom they wish to dedicate merit. * The locals will then present their lottery tickets to the monks according to the names on the lottery tickets. * Atmosphere: * The Kin Salak Phat Festival is a fun and warm merit-making event. Villagers will gather at the temple to make merit, offer alms, and share a meal. * The temple is beautifully decorated with lanterns and lanterns, and there are local performances and games. * The Kin Salak Phat Festival is a tradition that shows faith in Buddhism and gratitude to the deceased. * It is a merit-making event that creates unity and warmth in the community. * If you have the opportunity to join the Kin Salak Phat Festival, you will experience the beautiful culture and traditions of the Lanna people. For more information about the Kin Salak Phat Festival in each area, you can ask the temple or local people. #NewYearNewTrip #Phrae