Thailand Holidays - National Muay Thai Boxing Day in Thailand (World Muay Thai Day)

On February 6 and March 17, the Kingdom of Thailand, as well as in more than 130 countries around the world, celebrates National Muay Thai Boxing Day For Thais, this martial art is not only part of the national culture, but also plays an educational role, reminding all residents of the freedom-loving spirit of the people Many legends are associated with this solemn day One of the transmitted legends is dedicated to the legendary Thai fighter Nai Khan Tom During the War of Thai Independence from Burmese rule, he was captured Considering his merits, the Burmese brought the Thai to Rangoon, where he was forced to fight against representatives of the ruling nation at the request of the King of Burma, Lord Mangra In his ten fights, he did not lose to any of the Burmese fighters involved in parma (Burmese martial arts) For this, he was not only sent home, but also given many honors The transmitted legend is known to any Thai and teaches the younger generation the perseverance and indestructibility of the Thai spirit According to another legend, this memorable day was invented in honor of two masters considered the founders of Thai martial arts: Muay Boran and Krabi Krabong It was these ancient fighters who created Muay Thai For more than two hundred years, until 2012, March 17 was the national Muay Thai National Boxing Day, and only in 2012 the date was moved to February 6 The date was not chosen by chance On this day in 1702, the coronation of the Thai king Somet Phra Sanphet VIII (Somdeta Phra Sanphet VIII), who is also known as the Tiger King (Phra Chao Susa), took place Throughout his reign, the Tiger King supported the national Thai martial arts, and that time is considered by many Muay Thai masters to be the golden age of the national martial art February 6, 2013 became the first international Muay Thai National Boxing Day The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, hosted the first festival, which was held by organizations created in accordance with the decision of the government In addition to amateur and semi-professional communities, the organization of the festival included the World Muay Thai Council (WMC), the International Muay Thai Federation (IFMA), the Amateur Muay Thai Association of Thailand (AMTAT), as well as the leadership of the Thai capital itself Since then, in honor of the solemn day, a solemn ceremony has been held, consisting of two parts The first is held at the Ministry of Culture for athletes and Muay Thai masters, as well as people actively involved in the popularization of Thai martial art The second part is devoted to sports competitions held in honor of the King of Thailand At the same time, athletes compete for awards established by the state government and the Organization to Combat Female Violence