Sunday, April 6, 2008

Chiang Mai Songkran Festival


Date
12-15 April 2008

Venue
All around in Chiangmai city, Chiangmai province

Activities
A procession and bathing of the Phra Phuttasihing, paying homage to elderly, local traditional shows and local artistic game demonstration , splashing water around the city ditch, walking street and all international food.


Hi-Light

12 April 2008
07.00 hrs. Royal Flora Garden (Ratchaphruek), there is a piling rice to 99 monks and grand opening Songkran festival by the Minister of Tourism and Sport Ministry.
13 April 2008
14.00 hrs. a procession and bathing of the Phra Phuttasihing and Miss Songkran parade from Naowarat bridge to Wat Phra Sing.
14 April 2008
16.00 hrs. a parade of sand-carrying back to temple & Mai Kham Sari from Saphan Lek (Iron bridge) to the temple on Tha Phae Street.
15 April 2008
13.30 hrs. a parade of paying homage for Chiang Mai Governor from Three Kings monument to the Governor’s Office.

Further Information
Municipality
Tel: 0 5325 9000

TAT Northern Region Office, Region 1 (Chiang Mai)
Tel: 0 5324 8604, 0 5324 8607

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