Gov.
Senee marks Chakri Day 2011 by lighting candles and incense and making
offerings of flowers in front of King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok’s image.
Chonburi PR
Chonburi Gov. Wichit Chatpaisit led the province’s
Chakri Day celebration, honoring the founding of the current royal
dynasty.
The April 6 ceremony at the Chonburi district office
marks the founding of the dynasty in 1782 with the ascension of Phra
Buddha Yodfa Chulalok, or King Rama I the Great, to the Thai throne.
Gov. Senee lit candles and incense and made offerings of flowers in
front of King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok’s image.
Chakri Day was first instituted by HM King Vajiravudh
(Rama VI) in 1919 to commemorate all the Kings in the Chakri Dynasty,
which started with Rama I and continues to this day with Rama IX, His
Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great.
The reigning Kings in the House of Chakri brought
peace and tranquility to the people within Thailand’s borders and
successfully protected the Kingdom, maintaining sovereignty and
integrity through crucial periods threatened by European colonization
and two World Wars.
In commemorating Chakri Day, the national flag is
proudly displayed by the people of Thailand and both government
officials and members of the community participate in traditional
ceremonies, making offerings of flowers and garlands at the many statues
of Kings in the House of Chakri.