Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival in Yasothon is 13-15 May 2016 The Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival is held in Yasothon the north east in May. Where Villagers spend months beforehand preparing home made rockets, The festival comes out of ancient stories about reminding the animist god Phaya Thaen to send the rains for the planting season, lets hope it happens.
Plenty to see as in main street in Yasothorn, colourful floats, gaily dressed dancers, beauty pageants and of course the loudest rock or local music imaginable.
Sunday is normaly the day for the rockets which sometimes don't go as planned, an event not to be missed but be careful and stand well back.
Thailand - Rocket Festival (Bun Bang Fai)credit@Vichit Janprom
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