Known as the "diamond of Isaan", Roi-Et Province is famous for : the tradition of the "bun phawed" ceremony or the reciting the Vessantara JataKa at Buddhist temples during the fourth month of the year ; superb silk fabrics, khid textiles and mudmi or ikat cotton fabrics ; the 67.8 metres high standing Buddha statue at Wat Burapha ; as well as, the production of the high quality fragrant rice called "khoa hom mali" which is prized by the local and foreign markets alike.