Narathiwat, The only one in the South, Rocket Festival, Narathiwat Province, made by authentic Isaan people. Held for the 45th year Rocket festival tradition The only one in the south At the edge of the Thai-Malaysian border, Phu Khao Thong Subdistrict, Sukhirin District, Narathiwat Province, it is a true tradition of the Isan people that has been held for the 45th year. Bun Bang Fai here has its origins and is made by the people of the Isan region. Both methods for making rockets for the rocket parade It is an activity that creates unity and fun. which is the charm of traditional traditional festivals that are stunningly beautiful It is also a cultural heritage. which people in the south are hard to find The purpose of the Rocket Festival is truly for the people of the Northeast. It is the worship of Phaya Than or the god of rain. To want rain to fall according to the season Mrs. Jiraporn Nokphrom, a member of the Bang Fai Pinpha Ploen Camp, said that the Bun Bang Fai tradition is the only tradition in the southern region. We, the Isaan community, have moved to live here. Feeling lonely and wanting to go home What to do to remember the traditions of the Northeast is Bun Bang Fai. Been here for more than 40 years. Since then, the Bun Bang Fai tradition has been passed down continuously. From generation to generation It has become a well-known popular activity in Sukhirin District. It is a selling point in the tourist calendar of Narathiwat Province, which falls on the 2nd week of June every year. The Rocket Festival also marks the reunion of Isaan people from the pioneer generation to the young men and women in the area that established itself in the royal initiative of King Rama IX. It is now an Isaan community. There are more than 2,000 households living there and are surrounded by Thai Buddhist Muslims. Until it became a mixed culture society Living together peacefully. Source: Thai News Agency