Royal barge procession on Nov 9 (pix)

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Royal barge procession on Nov 9 (pix)

Published: 21 Sep 2012 at 16.06
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The Royal Thai Navy is begining rehearsals for a royal barge procession, the royal kathin ceremony, on November 9.

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, which is also to celebrate the 84th birthday of His Majesty the King on Dec 5, will occur between 3pm amd 5pm on Nov 9.

Navy chief Surasak Rounroengrom said a fleet of 52 traditional barges and 2,200 oarsmen will participate in the procession.

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phaethon
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Discussion 3 : 04 Nov 2012 at 16.163
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D2: The last, dress, rehearsal is on Tuesday 6th November.
The procession starts off upriver at 3pm and reaches Wat Arun just before 4pm where the barges are turned for the return journey.
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Discussion 2 : 26 Sep 2012 at 06.542
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what time are the rehearsals?
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Discussion 1 : 21 Sep 2012 at 17.071
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It looked good today.
Let's hope we don't get a repeat of the problems we had last year, and this magnificent ceremony goes ahead as planned.
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