The Krue Se Mosque (Chao Mae Kim Kor Niew Shrine) Located in Tambon Krue Se, Muang District, on Highway no.42 (Pattani-Narathiwat) about 7 kms. from the provincial town. The mosque is of the round-pillar, brick-and-mortar style of the Middle East.The most significant aspect of the mosque is the unfinished dome roof. Legend has it that it could never be completed because of the curse placed on it by Chao Mae Lim Kor Niew. Nearby is the tomb of the Chao Mae (goddess). It is believed that the Mosque was built the reign of King Naresuan the Great (circa 1578-1599 A.D.)
The Pattani Central Mosque
Located within the Muang Municipality of Pattani was constructed during the administration of Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarath and inaugurated on May 3, 1963. Built in the Islamic architectural style, it is the venue for praying ceremony during major Islamic days. A visit to the Central Mosque is a "must" for every visitor who should not miss the opportunity to see the great beauty of the structure
Festivals & events what's happening on the local scene
Chao Mae Lim Kor Niew Fair
February
Muang District
With participation in worshipping ceremony and celebration With procession of the carved wooden sculpture of Korniew Chinese Goddess, and see ceremony of wading though water and fire and magic show to prove the holiness of goddess. The period of the festival is the waxingmoon of the third Chinese Lunar month.
International Fishing Fair Contest
May
Saiburi District
Take part in Asian Fishing Sports Contest: see Southern Kronghuachuk bird championship contest, sheep fighting contest, show of native culture. The period of festival is about 9 - 10 May.
Local flavor from food to handicrafts
Local Products
Budu Sauce
is a kind of food extract made from whole small fish of a certain kind, seasoned with salt. The sauce is eaten with rice in many ways like southern mix rice (Khao Yam)and it is a popular local food additive.
Dryed Cattle Fish
Made from fresh cattle fish. The good and delicious one are from Panarae District, visitors can buy them from souvenir shop in Pattani province.
Fish cracker
is the well-known local products especially in Saiburi District. The taste is as delicious as cattle fish cracker.
Kaeng Kari
a mild flavored Indian type curry made with potatoes and chicken. |
