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The exhibition
shows the barges and the objects used in the procession such as
thrones, paddles, uniforms of oarsmen, figureheads of barges, etc.
Because of the limit of museum space, only 8 important royal barges
from about 51 of the whole procession are on display. Among these,
the three most magnificent ones are :
1. Suphannahong
Royal Barge with golden swan figurehead - the barge for the king.
it is the largest "dug - out" in the wold, made from one
piece of timber.
2. Anantanagaraj
Royal Barge with Naga figurehead - it is used to carry the monastic
robes or elaborate floral offerings.
3. Anekcharphutchong
Royal Barge - the second most important barge carrying lesser throne
for the king.
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