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Events & Festivals
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January
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Chiang
Mai Winter Fair
An annual festival that is held in Chiang Mai's city hall and which features
a variety of products for sale, a Miss Chiang Mai beauty contest, and
all night entertainment.
The
Mekong Friendship Festival
Residents of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand come together to enjoy
arts and cultural performances, exhibitions, and souvenir sales.
Don
Chedi Memorial Fair
A historic event that took place way back in 1592 at Don Chedi, when King
Naresuan the Great of Ayutthaya won a elephant-back duel against the leader
of an enemy force. This led to the liberation of the kingdom from foreign
occupation. The fair, held at the memorial fair, commemorates the momentous
event with exhibitions and outdoor entertainment.
Phra
That Phanom Homage-Paying Fair
This seven-day event that occurs at the end of January usually attracts
thousand of Buddist devotees who pay homage to the famous Phra That Phanom,
a relic of the Lord Buddha.
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