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During the time of the full moon in the lunar month, usually 11 days the first weekend in October, farmers from all over the province be an idiot. To their Chonburi City festival that dates back centuries costumed dancers move to the music of the song among Thai flags and banners. General joyousness prevails as local beauties vie for title of "Miss Farm Maiden" the judge also awarded prizes for the best decorated buffalo.The races themselves are preceded by a parade of colorful buffalo-drawn carts 
through the central part of the provincial capital. Then the contestants are led to the stadium while farmhands run along side and throw buckets of water on them to keep them cool. The buffalo are fed a mixture of beer and eggs to enhance their performance, and the riders probably consume one of the ingredients to gather their courage for the bareback ride of the rampaging beasts. Crowds whoop and roar and dive for cover as the numerous rounds narrow down the field to four finalists. Finally in the late afternoon the winning buffalo is festooned with garlands and prizes are awarded to the rider.
through the central part of the provincial capital. Then the contestants are led to the stadium while farmhands run along side and throw buckets of water on them to keep them cool. The buffalo are fed a mixture of beer and eggs to enhance their performance, and the riders probably consume one of the ingredients to gather their courage for the bareback ride of the rampaging beasts. Crowds whoop and roar and dive for cover as the numerous rounds narrow down the field to four finalists. Finally in the late afternoon the winning buffalo is festooned with garlands and prizes are awarded to the rider.