Koh Chang Fesstival
Naval Battle Remembrance Day
On January 17-21 at Laem Ngob and Ko Chang. It
is organized to recall the naval battle between Thai and French
troops on January 17, 1941. In the fair, the merit makin g
ceremony dedicated to Thai naval officers who sacrificed their
lives for the country will be held. Exhibitions of Thai Naval
Army and other government agencies together with entertainments
will be on display.
Trat Independence Day
On March 23-27 at the city hall’s front
yard. March 23, 1906 was when Trat was liberated. During his reign,
King Rama V made a treaty with France granting Trat and Patchantakiri
(Ko Kong) to the country in exchange with French troop’s
manoeuvre off Chantaburi Province. Later, on March 23, 1906 the
King had to grant Prata bong,
Siem Reap and Sri Sophon to France in exchange with Trat Province
and islands and towns on the right bank of Mekong. In the fair,
King Rama V Commemorative Parade, the exhibition featuring history
of Trat and Lung Aan Saim Dog Competition will be held. Agricultural
and local products, cultural performance
and entertainments will be on view as well.
Sweet Rakum and Red Rudy Day
During late May and early June on the city hall’s
front yard. Exhibitions, entertainments, fruits competitions,
such as rakum, a kind of palm with sweet and acid taste, will
be on display. Agricultral products are available.
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