KATANYOO KOO FAH – Lim Ko Niao Pattani Grand Celebration

KATANYOO KOO FAH – Lim Ko Niao Pattani Grand Celebration is one of Pattani’s most sacred and culturally significant festivals. The event reflects deep faith, gratitude, and local cultural heritage, centered around the legend of Goddess Lim Ko Niao — a unique Chinese deity tradition found only in Thailand.

Each year, devotees and visitors gather to participate in spiritual ceremonies and cultural performances that preserve the long-standing traditions of Pattani.

Key Highlights & Activities

• Grand procession of Goddess Lim Ko Niao on the largest ceremonial palanquin in Thailand
• Official opening ceremony of the annual celebration
• Sacred fortune-telling ritual and deity procession
• Water-walking ritual at Pattani River near Dechanuchit Bridge
• Fire-walking ritual at Leng Chu Kiang Shrine
• Thailand Pole Lion Dance Competition (qualifying and final rounds)
• Faith exhibitions, Chinese opera performances, Manora shows, and cultural activities every night

When & Where

Date: 28 February – 6 March 2026

Venue: Leng Chu Kiang Shrine, Pattani Province