The magnificent Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River

The magnificent Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River   The Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok, in very rare cases, is a spectacular royal armada on the Chao Phraya river. The procession is usually in the following circumstances: When the king rises to the throne. When the king is the Chao Phraya to clothes to the monks during the ceremony, after the Royal Krathin Buddhist Lent in October. When the king goes to Saraburi to honor the Buddha's footprint. While it is important Bangkok Buddha images from other cities. If you are foreign dignitaries diplomat in Bangkok. Some of the memorable Royal Barge processions during the reign of King Rama IX, the king, were the following: On 14 May 1957, in commemoration of the 25th Century, the Buddhist era. On 06 April 1982, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Bangkok in Bangkok bicentennial era. On 05 December 1999, to celebrate the 72nd Birthday of King Rama IX. The recent Royal Barge Procession was on 20 October 2003 for the closing ceremony of the APEC conference in Bangkok, in honor of the visit of the State. The procession was special because this was the first time that has occurred during the night, between light and sound effects for the stretch of the river fronting VIP's. Guests Saturday in the Royal Thai Navy Institute on the Chao Phraya River from the Grand Palace. At 2000 hours, 50 self-propelled barges from Suphannahong the Narai Song Suban King Rama IX and monitoring self-propelled barges were approved by the Pier Wasukri mountain. The Royal fleet of barges when fully operational in a sail - a formation of five columns side by side and 90 meters in width, length 1 / 5 km along the Chao Phraya. At the same time, at the Royal Thai Navy Institute, a 10-minute sight and sound presentation in six languages was the history and tradition of royal barges. The presentation has expired at the end, as the Royal Barge Procession in sailed into the waters apparently lit with gold, as the curtain fell on the river fog, creating an ethereal air. Two men of the Royal Thai Navy in ancient ceremonial uniforms rowed constantly in perfect harmony, honed through months of intense practice. Their chants of the old boat song that dates back to the days of King Narai of Ayutthaya, pushed across the river. Only then, the night is like a fireworks burst, filling the sky with brilliant colors, the national of the participating countries. Cascade down the lights lighting the Royal Barge Procession as it streamed past the Grand Palace, a magnificent view of a great event. The Royal Motor cargo ships can be found at R EAL Barge Museum, Bangkok.