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Tha Rae Village |
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Tha Rae Village (Catholic Community) is located near Nhong Harn
on Highway Number 22 (Sakon Nakhon – Nakhon Phanom), Tha Rae
subdistrict, Muang district, which is 21 kilometers away from
the city. Tha Rae village is best known for having the largest
amount of population who are Christians in Thailand. It is an
old community with over 100 years old. Most villagers are
Christians. In the past back to 1884, Tha Rae people were
Christians who migrated from Vietnam. There were only 40 people.
They lived in Sakon Nakhon city and had Keko father (French
missionary) as the caretaker. However, when the number of
population increased and the problems with some government
officers happened, they moved to Tha Rae where it was full of
light-brown stones. People call it as “Hin Hae”. It is where
Akkara Sangha Monthon Tha Rae Nhong Saeng or Tha Rae missionary
office located. The village has square city plan which looks
like a cheese and similar to European city. Moreover, the
residences are built in French style which is very beautiful
especially along the main road of the village.
Therefore,
every 25th December of every year, this community will hold
Christmas star festival.
They will have Christmas star
parade at Muang district since they believe “star” is the symbol
of Jesus who was born in human world. The parade is decorated
with big stars and scientific lightings. It narrates the story
of when Jesus was born. Every year, there are around 200 star
parades. The villagers will decorate their houses with star
lamps. Moreover, they will have chorus singing Christmas songs
and sell products. There will be a festival the whole night. |
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Mueang |
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Tha
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17.2561, 104.18412 |
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