February of February is marked for residents of Thailand and guests of the country's grandee holiday - a festival of flowers. Every year the event gathers thousands of tourists from all over the world and allows the economy of Thailand to significantly increase the budget.
Want to know more about the history of the holiday and its traditions?
When? The first weekend of February - the date changes annually.
Where? Chiang Mai city - in the north of Thailand, 700 km from Bangkok.
Where to go? Nong Buck Haad Park (Nong Buak Haad) - Flower Exhibition, Market - Unchanging Exposure, the remaining "points" are changing every year and chaotically located throughout the city.
Holiday love everyone
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The festival was planned to spend once
The government of the city of Chiang Mai in 1977 decided to hold an event that would remind of residents of Thailand on the history of the city's creation. It was decided to tie it with flowers - they just actively bloom at this time. In the country of smiles, a special attitude to religion: Asians are people who believe in their gods with trepidation and do not forget to "treat" their sweets, drinks and bring necklaces from flowers. The festival of flowers resembled the residents of Chiang Mai about times when it was decided to transfer the capital of the Kingdom of Lannathai and Chiang Mai had not yet been part of Siam.
The festival passed on a wide foot and incredibly liked the local residents - tourists then rarely visited Thailand. Even the King Phumipon Adulyads, the ruling since 1946, was admired by the time the second capital was transformed. As a result, it was decided that the festival of colors would be held annually. With the influx of tourists to Thailand, the holiday began to bring to residents not only joy, but also the benefits: for three days they sell flowers, souvenirs, also drinks and food, thanks to what they earn well.
Locals are dressed in traditional costumes
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It is difficult to imagine the festival of colors without ...
Traditional fair. Fair is held on Friday - the first day of the holiday. In Nong Buck Haad (Nong Buak Haad), an exhibition of agricultural achievements is unfolding annually, as we would call it. Thais represents new colors - unusual color, specks on orchid petals, modified flower shape. Queen becomes orchid - symbol of the country. However, Thais do not forget about other colors - landscape compositions from roses, cacti, astr and many other colors are presented at the fair. At the fair you can buy some varieties of orchids, for the convenience of tourists, crucial on small pots. True, be careful: Keep the check, and it is better to take a showcase, otherwise you can stop you on the border - to spoil the flora in Thailand is strictly prohibited, it will be necessary to prove the fact of purchase.
Orchid - Queen of flowers at the holiday
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Grand parade. On Saturday, the second day of the holiday, the roads of Chiang Mai passes the parade: from Navarat Bridge to Nong Buck Haad (Nong Buak Haad). The event begins in the morning - at 8 o'clock - and ends closer to midnight. The procession consists of discharged locals who are also singing folk songs and dance, and moving platforms that fit flower arrangements. Each major businessman Chiang Mai believes for honor to decorate a holiday, having prepared the composition from himself as a gift. Orchids, asters, lilies, cloves and other flowers are used for design. To the parade in the most welcoming country of Asia can join anyone, just imagine!
Parade walks through the streets of Chiang Mai
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Queen's choice . Each beauty Chiang Mai dreams about this prestigious rank. Girls are carefully prepared for the event, picking up the outfit and hairstyle. The rich hereno sew out outfits from a luxurious fabric and decorate them alive flowers. The results declare on the third day of the holiday, on Sunday, and "rush" a noisy party about this. The winner for the whole life remembers the triumph and is part of the history of the city - the holiday is larger and the most famous colors festival in Chiang Mai cannot be submitted.
Upon completion of the holiday, a grand party is mounted
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Food. Oh, what the Divine taste is the food in Thailand! True connoisseurs These weekend will be tuned for both cheeky cheeks from ripe and incredibly sweet exotic fruits, there are traditional Roti pancakes, polished condensed milk and stuffed with a banana, coconut ice cream and pad-thai - a rice vermicelli and seafood dish, powered by sauce. Even the most sophisticated taste will be satisfied: a tent with food and drinks will be held around the city for every taste. There is something to climb the worm, even those who do not want to hear about sharp dishes, - Thais prudently prepare European dishes.
Food for every taste - from local Thai cuisine to European
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We sincerely advise you at least once in the country of smiles - they fall in love forever! Sea of cultural and gastronomic impressions at the Flower Festival in Chiang Mai We guarantee. Take with you family members and friends - forward to adventure!