PHUKET is celebrating the efforts of two women who bravely defended the island from invading Burmese with its annual Tao Thepkrassatri-Tao Srisunthorn festival, starting with a large ordination ceremony at Wat Lattiwarnaram in Phuket City on March 7.
The Heroines' Monument, on a roundabout between the airport and Phuket City, honors the clever battle tactics of sisters Lady Chan and Lady Mook.
Their elevated statues are now a popular merit-making site for local residents and visiting Thais. King Rama I bestowed the women with the titles Thao Thepkrassatri and Thao Srisunthorn soon after the battle, a scene depicted at Thalang Museum, just east of the monument.
The fun fair features colorful stage shows, tours, sports activities and food stalls at several sites near the monument.
Festivities are being organised by the Phuket OrBorJor, Rajabhat University and Phuket Local Administration Organization.
March 7
Ordination ceremony group at Wat Lattiwarnaram in Phuket City; supported by the Foundation of Tao Thepkrasattri and Tao Sri Soonthorn. Monks will stay at the temple until March 22.
Historical tour of Thalang, every morning until March 10, starting at 9am at Thalang Museum. Other sites include Wat Pranangsarn, Tao Thepkrasattri house and Wat Phrathong. Finishes at Thalang Chanasuk Memorial Field in Baan Kiang, about 1 km west of Thalang Town along the Thalang-Cherng Talay road.
March 8
Sports competitions including cross country cycling along Thalang historical trails, takraw, tug of war, sack races and muay talay - boxing on wooden planks over the water, at Chanusak Memorial Field. Thai boxing matches in the same location start at 8.30pm.
March 12
Ancestor worship ceremony at Wat Muangkomarapat in Ban Don. Monks will be given food in ceremonies at 8am and again at 11am. The worship ceremony will be held again at 4.30pm.
March 13
Garland-giving ceremony at Heroines' Monument, from 7.30-8.30am, followed by ceremonies to pay respect to the women starting at 9am.
March 13-15
Historical drama presentations starting at 7pm at Thalang Chanasuk Memorial Field.
The Heroines' Monument, on a roundabout between the airport and Phuket City, honors the clever battle tactics of sisters Lady Chan and Lady Mook.
Their elevated statues are now a popular merit-making site for local residents and visiting Thais. King Rama I bestowed the women with the titles Thao Thepkrassatri and Thao Srisunthorn soon after the battle, a scene depicted at Thalang Museum, just east of the monument.
The fun fair features colorful stage shows, tours, sports activities and food stalls at several sites near the monument.
Festivities are being organised by the Phuket OrBorJor, Rajabhat University and Phuket Local Administration Organization.
March 7
Ordination ceremony group at Wat Lattiwarnaram in Phuket City; supported by the Foundation of Tao Thepkrasattri and Tao Sri Soonthorn. Monks will stay at the temple until March 22.
Historical tour of Thalang, every morning until March 10, starting at 9am at Thalang Museum. Other sites include Wat Pranangsarn, Tao Thepkrasattri house and Wat Phrathong. Finishes at Thalang Chanasuk Memorial Field in Baan Kiang, about 1 km west of Thalang Town along the Thalang-Cherng Talay road.
March 8
Sports competitions including cross country cycling along Thalang historical trails, takraw, tug of war, sack races and muay talay - boxing on wooden planks over the water, at Chanusak Memorial Field. Thai boxing matches in the same location start at 8.30pm.
March 12
Ancestor worship ceremony at Wat Muangkomarapat in Ban Don. Monks will be given food in ceremonies at 8am and again at 11am. The worship ceremony will be held again at 4.30pm.
March 13
Garland-giving ceremony at Heroines' Monument, from 7.30-8.30am, followed by ceremonies to pay respect to the women starting at 9am.
March 13-15
Historical drama presentations starting at 7pm at Thalang Chanasuk Memorial Field.
