The Thai Navy has started the royal barge procession rehearsals for the royal kathin ceremony which will take place on 9th November 2012. The procession will start from Rama VIII Bridge (Vasukri Pier) and go down the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun Ratchawararam, or Temple of Dawn, in the ceremony marking the end of Buddhist Lent. The procession will take place between 3pm and 5pm on 9th November. A fleet of 52 traditional barges and 2,200 oarsmen will participate in the procession. Eight small rehearsals will be carried out from 21st September to 29th October and two grand rehearsals on 2nd November and 6th November.
FULL SCHEDULE OF REHEARSALS:
- Friday, September 21, 2012
- Thursday 27 September, 2012
- Thursday, October 4, 2012
- Monday 8 October 2012
- Friday, October 12, 2012
- Friday, October 19, 2012
- Thursday, October 25, 2012
- Monday, October 29, 2012
- Friday 2 November 2012 (Dress Rehearsal)
- Tuesday, November 6, 2012 (Dress Rehearsal)
- Friday, November 9, 2012 (Final Event)
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