Samut Prakan invites all to join unique Rap Bua Festival 2025
Join Samut Prakan’s Rap Bua Festival 2025 on October 3–6, featuring cultural shows, OTOP booths, and nightly mini concerts.
Samut Prakan Provincial Administrative Organisation, together with Bang Phli District Office and local administrative bodies, invites visitors to experience the world’s only Rap Bua Festival (Lotus Throwing Festival).
The event will be held from October 3–6, 2025, at Bang Phli District Office and Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai. This year’s four-day celebration will showcase a rich variety of cultural and community activities, including:
- Cultural courtyard showcasing the traditional lifestyle of Bang Phli residents.
- One Tambon One Product (OTOP) booths offering local delicacies and regional dishes.
- Community Development Department stalls with more than 70 vendors.
- Cultural performances by educational institutions and local groups across Samut Prakan.
A special highlight awaits at 6pm daily with a spectacular presentation of “Rap Bua Tradition: Stories through the water curtain of Samrong Canal” opposite the Bang Phli District Office. Each evening will close with a mini-concert by leading artists.
Audiences across the country can also watch the festival live on Nation TV and the Samut Prakan Provincial Administrative Organisation’s Facebook page.
