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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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