Thai Festivals

January

Chiang Mai

Bosang Umbrella Fair
& Sankampaeng Handicrafts Festival
17-19 Jan
This lively event celebrates the bright colours and intricate designs of Bo Sang's renowned hand made umbrellas. The fair features contests, exhibitions, stalls selling handicrafts and the crowning of Miss Sang.

Nakhon Sawan

Dragon & Lion Parade
20 Jan - 10 Feb
Witness lions, dragons and ancient deities parade alongside marching bands as the Chinese community of this provincial capital honour their ancestral Golden Dragon deity for his benevolence

Suphan Buri

Don Chedi Memorial Fair
22-31 Jan
An elephant duel in 1592 won by King Naresuan the Great of Ayutthaya liberated the Thai kingdom. Todya, historical exhibitions outdoor entertainment and a lively fair commemorate this momentous event.

February

Lampang

Elephant Kantoke Fair
7 - 8 Feb
Join an traditional northern banquet (Kantoke) with the elephants. Organised by the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre with process going towards elephant conservation it's the biggest Kantoke dinner and procession

Chiang Mai

Flower Festival
7 - 9 Feb
Peruse a startling array of tropical flora as floral floats, flower displays and beauty contests celebrate the vast variety of flowering plants that grow in Thailand's temperate northern hills.

Lopburi

King Narai Reign Fair
14 - 18 Feb
In honour of the King Narai The Great of Ayutthaya and his promotion of relations with European powers during the mid 1600's, his palace is the centre of a local fair featuring homage ceremonies, processions, light and sound shows, folk entertainment and bazaars.

March

Yala

Asean Barred Ground Dove Festival
7 - 9 March
Dove enthusiasts from around the Asian region gather to judge more than 1400 competing doves as they coo and croon their way to the winning prize. Young prixe doves, local handicrafts and sports contests are also on offer.

Mae Hong Son

Poi Sang Long
20 March - 15 April
Gain insight into tribal rituals, as the Thai Yai tribal group celebrate the ordination of novices. Set in one of Thailand's most scenic areas the procession of monks and offerings through the town is unrivalled in beauty.

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