On Friday, 24 April 2026, Maejo University held its annual Rod Nam Dam Hua (traditional water-pouring) ceremony for senior members and the University President for the year 2026, as part of the Lanna New Year (Pi Mai Mueang) tradition preservation.
The event was honored by Associate Professor Dr. Thep Pongpanich, President of the University Council, who presided over the New Year blessings ceremony. On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Weeraphon Thongma, President of Maejo University, represented the university in offering apologies and New Year blessings.
Following this, the university’s executive team and representatives from each faculty and office participated in presenting traditional “Dam Hua” offerings to the senior members at the Thotsaminthon Bophit Sports Center, Maejo University.
The Rod Nam Dam Hua ceremony for the University President and senior administrators is held annually to express respect, seek forgiveness, and pay homage to senior figures, while also preserving the Lanna New Year tradition, or Thai New Year during the Songkran festival period, ensuring its continuation for future generations.
At 2:00 PM, each department organized a procession carrying their ceremonial offerings to join the event. This year’s program also included activities such as a “fun som tam (papaya salad) competition,” a “Lanna-style minced meat salad (larb) competition,” and a competition on agricultural innovation for transforming agricultural products into beverages using local wisdom, aimed at encouraging participation among staff members.