Naga Fireball Festival Nong Khai - Thailand
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It remains a mystery that never ceases to puzzle both visitors and local alike. Just what is the origin and nature of the fireballs that fly from the surface of the upper Mekong River in the night sky for all to see?
Local swear there is absolutely no doubt at all about the origin of the fireballs. Naga, the snake would be living in the dark current of this mighty river, propelling fireballs into the sky, probably to remind the villagers to cope with this life of rivers with respect.
Of course, there are detractors, the researchers who have devoted years of study trying to explain the phenomenon of fires, all in vain.
Some say it's a hoax prepared, but the only way to determine whether to travel to Nong Khai and check-out river scene and the villagers who hold carnivals to celebrate the now legendary famous snake.
Festivities term of 10 to 16 in October, along the banks of the Mekong River in Pisa Phon district of Nong Khai. There are too corresponding celebrations in Laos side of the river and no shortage of theories about whether the neighbors Thailand, in front of the bank, they can know more than they are admitting about what makes the show.
But there is no denying the fact that there is something almost mystical that makes the fireballs erupt to the surface of the river, and villagers are not taking opportunities, therefore, the religious activities at several temples in the district to appease the Naga.
Visitors can participate in a traditional "stick thevo Tak" ceremony, or the first hour of the morning giving alms to monks. Involves the supply of sticky rice wrapped in coconut leaves, presented the importance of the Buddhist Lent last day of three months.
At night, during the festival week, people gather on the banks of the river Naga for the procession and cultural performance that reflect the traditions of the rural town northeast of the region.
If all goes as planned the highlight of the trip is the incredible view of Naga fireballs burst in the sky, a phenomenon that is very likely to prompt some light heart jokes and arguments in the stream of food put into glasses of beer or the place of rice whiskey on their origin.
The most convenient way to get to Nong Khai is to take one of many that offers daily flights from Bangkok to Udon Thani, both at the national airline Thai Airways International, or one of low-cost airlines. The flight takes 50 minutes and Vila Real, offers mini-buses from 40 minutes for the transfer of Nong Khai. An alternative is to take the train service that runs every night from Bangkok to Nong Khai.
