Historic boat, elephant procession planned in Buri Ram
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Some 200 traditional fishing boats and 40 elephants from Buri Ram’s Satuk district will take part in a historic procession down the Mun River on November 26 and 27 in respect of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The ceremony will also be marked with the sight of thousands of lights and candles held up by 20,000 mourners on both sides of the river.
Rangsikorn Thimatrikka, deputy executive chief of the Buri Ram Provincial Organisation, said a traditional boat race will also be held in place of the annual King’s Cup race.
“This procession is being held to pay homage to the late King and also to express our gratitude for his Royal grace,” Rangsikorn said.
He added that all entertainment activities would be suspended for now.
