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Phanom Rung Fair ( งานประเพณ ี ข ึ้ นเขาพนมร ุ้ ง ): Phanom Rung Sanctuary was once a sacred Hindu shrine which was later changed into a religious site for Buddhists.

During the time it was deserted, a replica of the Buddha ’ s footprint was taken to be enshrined at Prang Noi.

It has become a tradition for local people to climb up to the mountaintop to pay respect to the Buddha ’ s footprint and put gold leaf on it.

Every year, on the full moon day of the 5th lunar month, there is an annual festival to pay respect to the site.

Because Phanom Rung is a beautiful and important historical site, the province also organizes an annual festival on the first weekends of April when a colourful parade is held following ancient royal Khmer tradition as well as a sound and light show at the Phanom Rung Sanctuary.