The colorful walking street cultural festival in Nakhon Phanom Province, a 9-year-old khaen player shows off his khaen playing skills, swaying his hips, and competing with a young drummer, the school's star, bringing smiles to the faces of the people who came to the festival. The atmosphere of the Cultural Walking Street event in That Phanom District, which is held in front of Wat Phra That Phanom, That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province, every Friday, Saturday, and public holidays, is one of the activities to promote tourism and stimulate the economy and trade in the community. In addition to the public and tourists having the opportunity to come and relax, make merit, and pay homage to Phra That Phanom, they can also walk, taste, and shop at the Cultural Walking Street, which is beautifully decorated. They can also watch local arts and culture performances by children, youth, and community representatives in the area. There are also food stalls and famous products, such as grilled beef, Vietnamese ri ce crackers, a menu based on the local wisdom of Thais of Vietnamese descent, which is one of Nakhon Phanom Province's famous menus. But what caught the eye, caught the heart, and brought smiles to the faces of those who attended the event last weekend was the performance by the Isan Pong Lang band of Ban Hua Bueng Thung School in That Phanom Subdistrict Municipality. With the style of Nong Na Khun, Mor Khaen Fan Nam Nom, only 9 years old, a Grade 3 student who shows off his Khaen playing style, swaying his hips in a spicy competition with a plump young drummer who has an exceptional playing style. He can be called the school's outstanding musician who creates a colorful, joyful atmosphere. This is another activity that helps instill in the youth the need to use their free time beneficially, continue the beautiful arts, culture and traditions, and dare to express themselves. Source: Thai News Agency
9-year-old Dr. Kan shows off his skills, adding color to the That Phanom walking street.
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