The Chao Por Chao Na Pha Shrine is located in the old city of Nakhon Sawan close to the Chao Phraya river bank where there is a strong Thai/Chinese community. This shrine is central to celebrations in Pak Nam Pho district during Chinese New Year when the annual contest to be Guan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion is chosen from the local virgin population.

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