Chiang Mai City in Thailand is wonderful place to be every February for people who love flowers because this is the month when the annual Chiang Mai Flower Show is held. In fact, the annual flower show is considered as one of Chiang Mai’s main tourist attraction and attracts a lot of tourists both local and overseas.
The Chiang Mai flowers show is usually held during the early weeks of February since the weather during this month is perfect for the cultivation of not only exotic tropical plants such as orchids and plants of paradise but also popular temperate blooms like chrysanthemums, lilies and roses. Every February, you will expect to see a lot of vibrant colors that decorate all over Chiang Mai.
Aside from the display of vibrant blooms, the Chiang Mai flower show is culminated with the Flower Carnival and Fair which is also called as the Rose of the North. Prize blooms are usually displayed at the Rama IX Park which is located between the Mae Rim road and Canal Road where you can see hundreds even thousands of different plants that are cultivated in Thailand. In fact, you can see a lot of orchid varieties during the carnival which is one of Chiang Mai’s biggest export commodities to the world. The best thing about the flower show is that the flowers are not only for display but they are also available to those who collect them. In fact, you can buy exotic orchids at Chiang Mai’s Flower Festival for half the price. This is the reason why a lot of flower collectors all over the world flock during the Chiang Mai’s flower carnival. If you are a flower-lover, it is difficult to resist the temptation of not buying anything from the flower show.
There are a lot of activities to do during the festival aside from looking at lovely flowers. In fact, there are a lot of beauty contests that are held during the entire festivities showcasing lovely local beauties. Moreover, you can also enjoy a lot of traditional cultural shows for free which is usually held at the Rama IX Park.
Another highlight of this Thailand flower show is the Royal Pavilion (Haw Kham) which exhibits the King’s agricultural interests and projects. The Pavilion has a total area of 6,000 square meters that features 60 different mythical statues and a lot of flowers that are sentimental to the King of Thailand.
The flower show usually takes place between the 6th and the 8th of February each year and ends with the highlight of a city-wide parade of floral floats. The floral float parade is not only attended by different government sectors but even private sectors and other institutions attend the parade by displaying their colorful entries in the floral float competition.
There are a lot of sights and sounds that you can enjoy when you attend the Chiang Mai flower show. By attending the Chiang Mai Flower Show, you will definitely enjoy your stay in this wonderful city.
Via: http://www.bigowlproductions.com/travel-leisure/destinations/chiang-mai-flower-festival
