Background on Hok Peng Festival
The Hok Peng Festival is a festival that takes place throughout the year in Nan province. The festival is dedicated to the sacred Buddhist object, Phra That Chao Phu Phiang Chae Haeng. This object is a statue of the god Indra. The festival is celebrated with many other Buddhist ceremonies and community tourism activities.
Celebrating Hok Peng Festival in Nan province
The annual Hok Peng Festival is a time to honour one of Nan province’s most sacred Buddhist images, Phra That Chao Phu Phiang Chae Haeng. Held each year from February 28th to March 6th, the festival features a variety of activities and events to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
Highlights of the festival include traditional folk performances, cultural processions, and competitions related to the 
installation, preservation, and veneration of Buddhist objects. There are also opportunities to pay homage to revered monks, Gods, and Phra That throughout the year through specially-created tourism routes. Cycling is another popular way to explore the sights and sounds of Nan province during the Hok Peng Festival.
Workshops on local wisdom are available year-round, including making fabric, food, handicrafts, weaving, and Muay Thai.
Whether you’re coming for the festivities or want to learn more about Nan’s unique culture, the Hok Peng Festival is an excellent opportunity to experience all that this beautiful province has to offer.