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Sundays at Wiang Goom Gaam Ancient City
Activities on every Sunday until April 6, 2003. Activities include several village markets
for food such as sticky rice, grilled meats, etc. Shopping for handicrafts. There are
several cultural presentations of folk dancing and folk music.
The main events are extravaganzas of colorful costumes, dancing, music,
singing and acting around 5.00 pm Sunday evenings.
Wat Goo Come, or Wat Jedee Liam was
built by King Mengrai at the site of Wiang Goom Gaam, located just outside
the city of Chiangmai on the road to Lumpoon. To get there, turn right
at the starting point for the number two yellow bus, 200 meters after
the Mae Ping Police Station on Lumpoon Road.
Schedule of Events
| February 16 |
Propiation to King Mengrai |
| February 23 |
Floral Worship of the Relic of the Buddha |
| March 2 |
Grand Assembly of Arts and Hanidcrafts |
| March 9 |
Follow the City-building trends of Wiang Kum Kam |
| March 16 |
Sword Dances in the Moonlight |
| March 23 |
Color of the Dream of Kum Kam |
| March 30 |
Sacred Customs and Culture |
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