The Buddha image, in meditation posture measures 1.65 metres wide at the lap and 1.98 metres high, is always seen entirely pasted with gold leaves by worshipers. Two annual fairs celebrating the image fall in the 5th and the 12th lunar months (around April and November). The celebrations and the procession of the replica of Luangpho Sothon by land and by river are the great annual event of the province.This is one of the biggest festivals of this province.