NONG KHAI, 20 February 2016 (NNT) – Villagers in Wat That Community in Nong Khai Province are launching a religious festival for their highly-revered stupa, which was made visible by the falling water level in Mekong River.
Worshippers have draped colorful flags and cloth around the stupa which was earlier submerged by the river. The emergence of the stupa has captured the attention of local people and tourists. Many of them have hired a boat to have a close look at it.
People from nearby provinces also take the opportunity to perform religious rites at the site. Their visits have led to new job opportunities for residents such as boat rentals and flower and incense sales.
Villagers and Nong Khai Municipality are jointly holding the stupa worship festival. The event will continue until 22nd February.
National News Bureau Of Thailand | Nong Khai?s ancient stupa visible as Mekong River drops