Nakhon Phanom, 8 Oct - Beautiful and magnificent, Sai Mu organized a giant Bai Sri worth millions, made an offering to the Naga on the Satta Naga Memorial Day, which happens once a year to commemorate the miraculous event of the birth of the 7 Naga, the guardians of Phra That Phanom. Today, Nakhon Phanom Province will hold the first day of the Loi Krathong festival, a grand event for 11 days and 11 nights. Start with the Naga worship ceremony on Sattanaka Remembrance Day, which is held once a year to commemorate the miraculous birth of the 7 Naga, the guardians of Phra That Phanom. This grand event is held every year to stimulate the economy and promote tourism on the spiritual route during the end of Buddhist Lent. The area inside and outside the temple of Phra That Phanom Woramahawihan, That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province, is filled with Naga Baisi trays, both small and large, depending on the belief in the miracle of the Naga. Some people have strong belief and prepare giant Baisi, worth hundred s of thousands to millions of baht, to be brought to join in the important annual sacred ceremony, Sattanaka Remembrance Day or Naga Worship Day, held every year on the 5th day of the waxing moon in the 11th lunar month to commemorate the miraculous event of the 7 Naga performing miracles to come down to protect and guard Phra That Phanom because some angels accepted a bribe and brought bad omens to Phra That Phanom. A miraculous phenomenon occurred, with a large beam of 7 colours shooting towards Phra That Phanom in the year 1957, along with the possession of a medium, Samanera Sapp, a young monk at Phra That Phanom Temple, to bless the villagers and tell them about the origins of the 7 Naga. The villagers therefore believed and believed, and held a ceremony to make offerings every year, for a total of 67 years. After the ceremony, there were chanting and meditation, as well as a Buddha Abhiseka ceremony, from the night of October 6, 2024, to the morning of October 7, 2024. This year, it is no less grand th an every year. There are many spiritual people, descendants of the Naga, those who are devout, business people, and merchants from all over the country, both Thai and Lao, who have prepared magnificent offerings to perform the ceremony. This is considered a continuation of the tradition and beliefs, as well as a way to stimulate tourism on the spiritual path during the end of Buddhist Lent. Like "DJ Tum" Danu Singhaseni, one of the faithful hosts who arranged a giant Bai Sri tray to join the ceremony, he admitted that the ceremony went smoothly and he was successful in every aspect. This year, he had the opportunity to join the ceremony, which he considered auspicious. Nakhon Phanom residents rush to prepare for the first night of the Loi Krathong festival The atmosphere of preparation for the annual Loi Krathong Festival 2024 has become lively. Loi Krathong artists have completed the construction of the Loi Krathong boats in time for the first night. There will be 3 boats, each approximately 40 meters lon g and 20 meters high, decorated with more than 5,000 lanterns. The boats will float from the first night (October 8) to October 18, 2024. This year, it will be a grand event for 11 days and 11 nights. Every night before the Loi Krathong contest, there will be 12 boats floating in a Loi Krathong boat show to whet the appetite and attract tourists every night. This has a positive effect on the local economy and trade. Shops, restaurants, and hotels are fully booked, especially accommodations along the Mekong River, where customers have booked for the whole year, generating a lot of money. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency