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Renu Nakhon Travel Guide
Those who love cotton and silk can't go wrong with making a "pilgrimage" to the quaint and dusty village of Renu Nakhon found in Thailand's Nakhon Phanom Province. Heading to a local weaver's house and watching them at work is definitely a fun and learning experience for anyone. In fact, it is probably a hotspot of the region for souvenirs, with the string of handicraft markets and stalls that line its streets.
Renu Nakhon is also home to the ethnic Thai tribe known as the Phu Thai. Imbued with unique traditions, they are hospitable and accommodating people who typically welcome visitors to the village with various ceremonies such as dinner parties and dances. Fiercely proud of their weaving industry, they celebrate their rich heritage with a unique folk dance called the fawn lam phu thai.
Apart from watching the weaving process and celebrations, it is a good idea to visit the landmark Wat Phra That Reno Nakhon, a temple that is considered to be highly sacred. It houses in its stupa (mound-like structure) the so-called "Tipitaka," which shows the three parts of the Buddhist canon - golden Buddha statues, precious items and regalia of past rulers.
Renu Nakhon Landmarks:
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