The last 3 days has seen the Bahgfire festival in the Udon region.Bangfire is an annual event only held in Issan region and the festival is to celebrate the coming months of the rain needed for the start of the rice season.We have a sinmilar rain festival in Manchester, called the 1sr day of summer.Its a loud, colourful and great fun event. Especailly if your the own farang amongst hundreds of Thais having fun. Never danced so bloody much in my life.The festiaval ends with the launch of the biggest bloody firework i have ever seen. The local airport needs to be involved as the rocket has scared a few pilots in the past. If any of my information is wrong please feel freree to correct me.Anyway some pics I just love the traditional Thai dressNow thats what i call a stereo system WARNING - sick buffalo sighted.The next vehiocle was sponsored by Western Union Too young to party, had to stay home 

Hey !!!! Udornthanee That's my home town....If im come back we can hang out anymore hahahahah

great pics macca seems to be nice there

great pics.Make me miss issan mak mak

great pics euan cute looking women!!!

Nice pix's. Thx for sharing the experience.

Glad to see the Local People enjoying themselves.

I love thre Traditional Thai dress too.

Only Farang, but I'm sure you never felt alone,

being amongst all the friendly faces & also joining in the Festivities.

hmmm i wanna visit there somedays !!!^^

Always wanna go see the festival but never gotten the chance to.

Will have to try to make my way over there once in my liftime.

Thanks for sharing.

sanook mai?? i missed it again la..

We have a sinmilar rain festival in Manchester, called the 1sr day of summer.

If any of my information is wrong please feel freree to correct me. <<<<

it should be similar not sinmilar ... and 1st not 1sr

also should be free not freree .....

no need to thank me mate .... happy to help anytime !!!

Rocket comes from our Bangfire !!!! hehehe

Is it not just a reason to drink LaoCow and raise the road death statistics to a decent level?

Nice photos, thanks.......

Festivals, they're great! Good food and drink after:D I think The Destroyer was partying while you were out!!

looks cool!! i'll be trying to get up to udon next year after i finish work!!

hey na sanook mak mak!

look like interesting place to visit..and your pup is very cute! kid teung mak mak