In the city of
Nan,
where longboat races (fig.)
are held twice a year on the
Nan
River, the bowsprits of the longboats are adorned with ornaments shaped in
the head of a
dragon (fig.).
These
decorative pieces are not part of the boat's permanent
structure but are fitted specifically for races. They
can be removed, replaced with other designs, or attached
to different boats as needed.
Dragon Boats
Dragon Boats
In Nan, these dragon-headed
longboats are a symbol of the region and depictions of them are found in
many places (fig.).
These specific two longboats are on display at
Wat Sri Phan Ton (fig.).
