Mon Cultural Lifestyle & Songkran Festival Phra Pradaeng 2026

This cultural event highlights the unique traditions of the Thai-Mon community, preserving and celebrating their rich heritage during the Songkran festival.

Organized under the “My Songkran, Thai Colors, Global Happiness” initiative by the Ministry of Culture, the event offers visitors an immersive cultural experience through exhibitions, rituals, and traditional performances.

Key Highlights

12 April 2026

• Cultural talks and exhibitions
• Local Mon community market
• “Miss Hongsa Mon” cultural pageant

13 April 2026

• Morning: Traditional rice offering ceremony
• Afternoon: Hong (mythical swan) parade and Takrab flag procession, including Thailand’s longest Takrab flag
• Evening: Flag raising ceremony and water blessing ritual at Mon pagoda
• Night: Traditional “Saba” folk game

When & Where

Date: 12 – 13 April 2026

Venue: Songtham Worawihan Temple