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History of Nakhon Phanom
One of the important cities of upper I-San, Nakhon Phanom was once known as " Sri Kotrabun Kingdom ". Most historians believe that when King Rama I ruled Vientiane , the area was named "Maruka Nakhon". It was later renamed "Nakhon Phanom", because of its outstanding geographical feature its location among many hills and mountains.
Throughout history, Laotians and people from other ethnic groups had migrated across the Mekong River . This recurring pattern of migration left its mark on the local dialects, customs and cuisine of Nakhon Phanom. Some historic treasures include folk dances such as the Sri Kotrabun dance, which is regarded as the symbolic dance of Nakhon Phanom s, the Fon Phu Thai, Sek-Ten-Sak and So Tung Bung that are performed on special occasions.
Todays Nakhon Phanom
Nakhon Phanom, which is 740 kilometers from Bangkok , covers an area of 5,512 square kilometers and is comprised of the following districts: Mueang Nakhon Phanom, Pla Bak, Tha Uthen, Phon Sawan, Ban Phaeng, That Phanom, Renu Nakhon, Na Kae, Si Songkhram, Na Wa , Na Thom and Wang Yang.
One of the important cities of upper I-San, Nakhon Phanom was once known as " Sri Kotrabun Kingdom ". Most historians believe that when King Rama I ruled Vientiane , the area was named "Maruka Nakhon". It was later renamed "Nakhon Phanom", because of its outstanding geographical feature its location among many hills and mountains.
Throughout history, Laotians and people from other ethnic groups had migrated across the Mekong River . This recurring pattern of migration left its mark on the local dialects, customs and cuisine of Nakhon Phanom. Some historic treasures include folk dances such as the Sri Kotrabun dance, which is regarded as the symbolic dance of Nakhon Phanom s, the Fon Phu Thai, Sek-Ten-Sak and So Tung Bung that are performed on special occasions.
Todays Nakhon Phanom
Nakhon Phanom, which is 740 kilometers from Bangkok , covers an area of 5,512 square kilometers and is comprised of the following districts: Mueang Nakhon Phanom, Pla Bak, Tha Uthen, Phon Sawan, Ban Phaeng, That Phanom, Renu Nakhon, Na Kae, Si Songkhram, Na Wa , Na Thom and Wang Yang.
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