Issan Festival 2014 kicks off March 7

Pattaya’s Issan Association announces that Issan Festival 2014 will take place March 7-9.

Thanachot Anuwan
The culture of northeastern Thailand will come to life in Pattaya for three nights at the Issan Festival 2014 rocks Third Road March 7-9.
Pattaya Issan Association President Jantiman Siripothisasuk announced the event to be held at the activity court, the empty lot on Pattaya 3rd Road between North and Central roads, Dec. 17.
The event will feature a parade, performances from actor Nadej Kokimiya and country music singer Ying Lee, general Issan music, and sales of northeastern products.
The event will also showcase a “phi ta khon” scary-ghost dance competition with winners receiving more than 100,000 baht in prizes.
Part of the proceeds from the event will be donated to AIDS patients at Phra Bat Numpu Temple in Saraburi.

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