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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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