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MUKDAHAN
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 Mukdahan
is a peaceful province located on the bank of
the Mekong River, opposite Sawannakhet in Laos.
The ancestors of the Mukdahan people migrated
from Laos to establish the city in the late Ayutthaya
period. The province has always been an interesting
mixture of cultures from various tribes since
ancient times. Moreover, it is a land of fantastic
natural rock parks and is a major gateway to tourism
in Laos and Vietnam. The province is renowned
for its sweet tamarind fruit and features many
natural attractions.
Mukdahan
has an area of 4,339 square kilometres and is
divided into the following districts: Muang,
Kham Cha-I, Nikhom Kham Soi, Don Tan, Dong Luang,
Wan Yai, and Nong Sung.
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 Boat
racing is an age-old tradition of the province.
It is held on the Mekong River at the end of the
Buddhist Lent every year in November. Numerous
small, medium and large boats compete over a distance
of 3 kilometres. All boats are made from a single
tree trunk. Boats from Laos also take part. There
is also a prize for the most beautiful boat.
Ruam Phao Thai Mukdahan
and Makham Wan Chai Khong Fair is organized
to promote the province’s products and tourism
industry every January 9-15 in front of the
provincial hall. Activities include a procession
using hundreds of people wearing ethnic tribal
costumes of groups like Phu Thai, So, Yo, Kha,
Kaloeng, and Kula; a sweet tamarind contest;
the Thida Phao Thai pageant; shops selling products;
and local performances.
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