The Chiang Mai Flower Festival, the 41st of its kind, drew many Thai and foreign tourists to the famous northern city over the past weekend.
Launched in style, the 41st Chiang Mai Flower Festival is one of the top three events held in Chiang Mai every year, behind only Loi Krathong and Songkran in size and scope. Running until Sunday, February 5th, the event commanded the entire center and surrounding area of central Chiang Mai.
One of the festival’s main highlights was a parade of floats decorated with vibrantly colored flowers which are in full bloom towards the end of the winter season in early February. Although the festival lasts only 3 days a year, the city hosts flower-spotting activities on a regular basis throughout the year.
This year’s theme was to commemorate the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej whose contributions to his people are incomparable.
Other features of the event included cultural performances, musical shows, a light and sound water hologram show, a beauty pageant, and a wide variety of locally-made products from the 25 districts of Chiang Mai. (NNT)
