What do you thinking about the time of the middle of the lunar of 12th month or Loy Krathong?
Various kinds of krathongs in the stream, glittering fire balloons above the night sky of Lanna city, teenagers and children fun with fireworks like ‘National Fireworks Festival’ etc.
Of course, quite a bit people recognize beautiful women (and lady boys) in the Loy Krathong parade and some of them float on the beauty stage contest.
Yep, it’s known as "Noppamas Queen Contests"
The time has passed, the Noppamas Queen has changed.
1957s Noppamas Queen is different from 2009s.
At present, there is the different version ‘face’ of Noppamas Queen such, Prison Noppamas Queen, Elder Noppamas Queen, Minor Noppamas Queen, even though Ladyboy Noppamas Queen!
In the Sukhothai Kingdom, there is no certain clue that Noppamas Queen or Dame Srichulalak, King Roungchao's first concubine, had invented the exquisite unique krathong that very outstanding made king Roungchao so pleased.
But you know what; there hasn’t been just only Noppamas Queen like we have talk above.
So we can’t wait to take you to get to know them. Let’s see what make them out of the world.
Elder Noppamas Queen It becomes traditional in almshouse. Especially held every year in Banbangkhae Socail Welfare Development Center for Elder Person.
There is no wonder why they have this tradition. The main reason is because being in place like this make elders feel bored and lonely. So, this time is good for everyone come to join and think back when they were young.
For sure, this elder Noppamas Queen is not only beautiful but also they have to have old ages (gossip from informed source said that over 60 years old would be great!) Otherwise, tell you one word that no way!!
Ladyboy Noppamas Queen Contest tour on Miss Tiffany, Miss Alcazar, and whatever beauty contest they can go. When the time of Loy krathong is come all the ladyboys together say the same “this contest…I’m in!!!”
It’s not a matter. Whatever they have called the Ladyboy Noppamas Queen or different region they called it different name such as, Beauty Float Queen, Pretty boy of 12th month, Attempt to be beauty Queen, etc.
In this year, there are many beauty contest are established. In Maiphadungkheat Temple, Nonthaburi, has announced 10,000 baht for winner. Even in Pathumthani, because mayor is header. Prize for winner is kept secret but there is honor of beauty sash for sure!
Prison Noppamas Queen Although the bodies are in jail but the lady hearts are still freedom.
Surely, the time of Loy krathong instead of let it passed and do nothing; they decide to change to new look, younger, prettier, make it ready to be a winner (in jail).
We’ve heard that in this year many prisons held the contest like the prison in Paknam elder people can participate or at Ubonrajathani is also amazing because the prisoners have to dress up north-east custom traditional and go parade ceremony around the prison area.
Minor Noppamas Queen For sure that age is not relating to the beauty. Pretty girl is pretty since they were a kid. So we will see a lot of contests especially in community held for the Minor Noppamas Queen contest. Most of contests are not focus on beauty or prize but only lovely kids.
Linping Noppamas Queen Crazy about, 5 month, Chinese panda. The latest news said Chiang Mai has an idea making Linping float. Eventhough don’t have breast cloth or crown for little panda.
They have already prepare float for Linping(for ceremony parade). The main body of float is made of bamboo with little banana and bamboo leaves. Include beautiful flower decoration. The width is about 2 m and the float is very tightly.