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Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival 2025 – The 154th Annual Tradition

September 28 , 2025 - October 6 , 2025

🐃✨ The 154th Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival 2025 runs from September 28 – October 6, 2025, featuring sacred rituals, cultural parades, Muay Thai, contests, concerts, and the famous buffalo races on October 6 at Chonburi City Hall grounds.

🗓️ September 28 – October 6, 2025
📍 Main venues: Front field of Chonburi District Office & Chonburi City Hall

The Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival, a cherished tradition now in its 154th year, returns with nine days of festivities featuring sacred rituals, cultural shows, competitions, and the highlight buffalo races.

🎉 Key Events & Schedule

September 28, 2025

  • Worship Ceremony at King Taksin the Great Monument (Wat Yai Intharam)

  • Amulet & Buddha Image Market & Contest

  • Thai Chess Competition

  • Evening Artist Performances

September 29 – October 2, 2025

  • Daily cultural and artist performances on the main stage

October 3, 2025

  • Traditional Muay Thai Competition

  • Evening Artist Performances

October 4, 2025

  • Painting Contest for Primary & Secondary Students

  • Buffalo Sculpture Painting Contest

  • “Nang Fa Jum Laeng” (Fantasy Angel) Beauty Contest

  • Artist Performances

October 5, 2025

  • Buffalo Blessing Ceremony

  • “Nong Nang Baan Na” Beauty Pageant

  • Artist Performances

October 6, 2025 – Buffalo Racing Day 🐃

  • Grand Parade featuring 13 “Kan” Wagons & Chonburi Slogans

  • Official Opening Ceremony of the 154th Buffalo Racing Festival

  • Buffalo Races in various categories

  • Buffalo Health, Beauty & Creativity Contests

  • Traditional Folk Sports

  • “Sao (Luea) Noi Baan Na” Beauty Contest

  • Evening Artist Performances

📞 For more information: 038-283449 ext. 508, 605
📲 Follow updates: Chonburi PR Facebook Page
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