The boat racing festival takes place on the Nan River at the end of October or at the beginning of November after the Buddhist lent in Wiang Sa district every year.
The racing boats in the contest are made from hollowed – out log with a beautiful figure-head and tail of Naga.
They are big, medium and small in size. 40-50 boats compete for the royal cups of His Majesty the King, the Crown Prince and Princess Sirindhon.
The boat race is very popular. Wiang Sa villagers have a lot of fun and they are very proud of this traditional festival.