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I was interested but didn't have time to reply when you posted it. I'm sure there were more people interested in reading the report too!

lee wrote:I was interested but didn't have time to reply when you posted it. I'm sure there were more people interested in reading the report too!

Have sent you a PM with details Lee.

Okay, try again, but remember I am only the messenger. If you don't like the message write direct to the Town Hall, not sarcastic PM,s to me.
Invitation to Songkran Day

We will celebrate on Songkrans Day this coming on April 13th 2007, Udon Thani Municipality would like to invite all the foreigners who married to Thai women or Thai men to attend enjoying at Tedsaban 1 (Posri) school, Udoin Thani at 12.00pm (noon). We have the activities that Thai people respect the others old persons with water to pour on their peoples hands to ask blessing from them to be happy and prosperous in their lives. It is called : Rod Num Dum Hua" and the governor will give souvenirs for you. You will see only this event here in Udon Thani, it.s very wonderful and amazing. We hope you will come and join with us.
Thank you for participation, Yours Faithfully,

(Mr Hanchai Teekathananont)
Mayor of Municipality Udonthani.

Now personally I think this shows how the people of Udon respect us and regard us as part of the "family"It would be nice if we could repay that honour by turning out in numbers.
The timetable is as follows.

12.00pm Register at Tedsaban School Posri Road

2.00pm Start moving parade from Udon Thani Rajabhat Univerversity

3.30pm All couples who registered will attend the Rod Num Dum Hua activities.

4.00pm Giving souvenirs by the Governor.

In previous years there has been a parade of farangs in bicycle samlors from the Uni , round the town to Nong Prajak where we were greeted and ceremonies took place. Food and drinks were available and Mr &Mrs Songkran were selected.It really is a fun filled time and a great chance for both communities to get to know each other.

Dress for the ocassion, both ladies and men, I am advised that colourful Songkran shirts are the norm.

Nice one! I really would like to join (not only to drop the average age and belly size), but as I ehhm we are on standby for my second son it is not possible. Hopefully next year...

The TW and I will be attending, as received a letter requesting us to attend. It will be fun, I did this the first time when I first got here. The TW and I placed 3rd runner up as the best couple contest they had. Sure didn't hurt the business after Songkhran, that's for sure. But besides that, it's something all us should try to attend, bring both communities together can only help in the acceptance of each other. Last year I went to the TW's village of Lan Saka, I had the honors of blessing a few of the children of the family., really felt good to do.

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