Reviving the Tawan Ron Don Hoi Lod Fair, creating jobs, generating income, and stimulating the economy.

Samut Songkhram Samut Songkhram Province is preparing to organize the 'Tawan Ron at Don Hoi Lot' event in collaboration with the Provincial Tourism and Sports Office. and related agencies To raise the potential of tourism, create jobs, generate income, and stimulate the economy as a whole. In front of the Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak Shrine, Don Hoi Lod, Bang Cha Keng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Songkhram Province. Mr. Sirisak Sirimangkala, Governor of Samut Songkhram, event chairman, and related agencies are preparing to organize the "Tawan Ron at Don Hoi Lot" event in the province together with the Provincial Tourism and Sports Office. and related agencies jointly held between 4 - 12 May 2024 Today, Samut Songkhram Province Restaurant Club Organized a show of stir-fried celery with giant clams in a pan by Mr. Achittaphon Sangthong, who won first place in the Thailand ultimate chef challenge competition by Mr. Sirisak. Participate in stir-fried fried clams in a giant pan The largest in the world T he diameter of the pan is 2 meters because no one has ever made it before. Use up to 19 kilograms of fresh razor clams, 3 kilograms of bird's eye chilli, 2 kilograms of galangal, 1 kilogram of coconut shoots, and half a kilogram of basil leaves. half kilogram of garlic As for seasonings such as sugar, oyster sauce, fish sauce, it depends on what the stir-fry uses. Because it's delicious but I can't remember the recipe. After finishing the stir-fry, the provincial governor Distribute to tourists Then watch the children compete in a tug-of-war at sea. The area was divided into 2 teams: the Luk Talay team and the Don Hoi Lod team. Both teams had to compete in the Don Hoi Lod mud, creating color amidst the cheering of parents who were glued to the edge of the field. The 'Tawan Ron Don Hoi Lod' event is a local tradition that in the past used to be held on a grand scale during the month of May every year. This is because the sea level is low and dry for several hours during the day. You can go down and organize various activities on the sea floor. But it has not been held since 2010, or 13 years ago, due to budget problems. And further, the outbreak of COVID 2019 has caused tourism in Don Hoi Lod to stagnate. This year, the province has therefore revived the local tradition using the name "Tawan Ron at Don Hoi Lot" from 4 - 12 May 2024 in order to raise the potential of tourism, create jobs, generate income, and stimulate the overall economy. and to publicize good things, outstanding things, famous things in Samut Songkhram Province to be more well known. At the event, there was a booth displaying OTOP products, a cooking show for the giant stir-fried razor clam menu, a 5-shell curry show, a junk boat parade and a centipede flag. Exhibition of Krom Luang Chumphon or Doctor Phon, chumboard service, cooking competition, fast shellfish eating competition, blind-folding competition, folk sailboat racing, youth music contest, boxing competition. the sea, and the Miss Don Hoi Lot contest The activity on the last day of the event in the morning will include a merit-making ceremony and giving alms to monks. For good fortune and the ceremony of releasing a junk ship to ward off bad luck. Activities in Don Hoi Lot (in the sea) are held only during days when there is dry water. From 8 - 12 May 2024, there will be highlighted activities such as a ceremony to investigate the fate of Don Hoi Lot, a golf competition near the flag, a clam drop activity, a garbage collection activity to exchange for souvenirs, a sea tug of war competition. , cheering contest, Chula kite competition, etc. Source: Thai News Agency