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RATCHAPHRUEK – GREATER MEKONG SUB-REGION: GMS EXPO 2008At the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Exposition Site in Chiang Mai (Suan Charlermphrakiat Ratchaphruek) Mae Hia district, Chiang Mai, Thailand February 9 – 17, 2008
Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2009
Date : 6 - 8 February 2009
Venue : Nong Buak Hat Park, Chiang Mai
If you are obsessed with beautiful flowers and decorative plants, this is the festival for you. Experience these beautiful flower-decorated floats and a magnificent tapestry of floral splendor that blankets the land. There are also agricultural exhibitions, floral contents, and product sales by local groups of housewives.
Songkran Festival
Songkran Festival ( Sari New Year Festival of Chiang Mai city, Chiang Mai )
Date : 12-15 April 2008
The merriest of Thailand's festival is Songkran which starts on April 13 every year and lasts for 3 days. To the Thai people, this festival is one of "water throwing" and although it has religious significance, it usually turns into great fun. Everyone gets soaking wet and since it is the hottest season of the year, the custom is quite refreshing.
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Loi Krathong ( Chiang Mai : Northern Lantern Festival & Yi Peng Loi Krathong )
Date : 11-13 November 2008
Venue: At Chiang Mai Municipal Office and citywide, Chiang Mai Province.
Activity: A dazzling procession of hanging lanterns, Krathongs, Phi Yi Peng, as well as light and sound presentation in the Ping River, activities of Loi Krathong in the past, Lanna Thai lifestyle, Lanna cultural performances, and sales of Lanna handicrafts.
Contact: TAT Northern Office : Region 1(Chiang Mai) Tel. 66 5324 8604, 05324 8607
Loi mean "to float" and Kratong mean "leaf cup" which is usually made of banana leaf. The leaf cups are well as a candle are use as an offering sacrificed to Mae Khongkha ( Mother of waters ).
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