| Chiang
Mai Flower Festival |
Schedule
: 1-3 February 2002
Venue
: Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai
Origin
: Chiang Mai is famous for having some truly
valley flowers. Most bloom early in the year from January
to February. Colorful flowers like African marigold, globe
amaranth, orchids, Ban Chun, chrysanthemum, celosia, and
assorted roses like Fa Mui and thin Uang Dok Lek. This is
regarded as the most beautiful period of Chiang Mai. The
celebratory atmosphere and the tradition of locals that
enjoy floral beauty since old times are why the grand Flower
Festival is organized.
Activities
:
- Miss Flower Pageant and floral floats procession.
- Agriculture exhibition and flower contests.
- Garden arrangement contests, stores selling goods and
farmer housewives groups from districts in Chiang Mai.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
| -
Wat Chiang Man (Muang) |
| |
is
the oldest city temple and it houses Phra Setangkhamani
or Phra Kaeo Khao, an important Buddha image of the
province. |
| -
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park (Muang) |
| |
is
the watershed of several waterways. It has verdant natural
beauty and sacred and important religious and historical
sites. |
| -
Chiang Mai Cultural Center (Muang) |
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is
on Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road. It is the center of Lanna
culture and arts. The compound has teak buildings with
beautifully carved wooden doors and windows. |
| -
Sao Inthakhin (Muang) |
| |
is
the city pillar when King Mengrai the Great built Chiang
Mai in 1296. |
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Villages in the Handicrafts Villages Development Project
(Hang Dong) |
| |
comprise
the villages of Muang Kung and Kuan Han Kaeo that are
famous for earthenware, Roi Chan that is famous for
weaving lids in the Am pattern and Thawai that is renowned
for making imitation antiques. |
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Doi Inthanon (Chom Thong) |
| |
is
not only the highest peak, but also has a varied terrain
and cool climate all year round. There is constant fog
coverage in the cool season. |
| For
more information, contact :
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Chiang Mai Municipality. |
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Tel.
(053) 338048 |
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- TAT Northern Region Office: Area 1 (Chiang Mai). |
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Tel.
(053) 248604, 248607, 241466, fax (053) 248605 |
