Prasat Muang Tam Festival 2023, Thailand

31 March, 2023, Prasat Muang Tam, Buri Ram

Prasat Muang Tam, or Prasat Hin Muang Tam, means literally ‘stone castle of the humble city’ and is considered the third most significant Khmer complex in Thailand in terms of size, sophistication of architecture and quality of restoration. It was constructed during the late 10th and early 11th Century under King Jayavarman V with the deities worshipped being Shiva. The festival features a light-and-sound presentation, merit-making ceremony, cultural shows, beauty pageant, and fair selling local products and food.