The Salung Luang procession is organised by the Lampang Municipality during April 10-14 every year, which coincides with the Songkran Festival period. It is regarded as the traditional Thai New Year, according to the ancient Lanna tradition. Once the procession begins, a sacred Budhha image will be brought out from the temple and carried through the streets around the city centre in order for Lampang people as well as tourists to sprinkle water on the Buddha image as to mark an auspicious beginning of the Thai New Year, as well as wish for happy and peaceful life.