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 WE WILL POST NEWS OF THE 2010 SUMMER FAIR AS SOON AS WE HAVE IT. You could also look out for some news of this year's Festival here: www.thaisummerfair.co.uk/ |
Thai's Summer Fair Last year was the Thai Summer Fair's 6th anniversary. The fair was held at King’s Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth on Sunday the 2nd August 2009 from 10.00 am. - 18.00 pm. The Thai Summer Fair has become a very popular event in the Bournemouth’s Summer Calendar, attracting 5-6 thousand people in previous year, with even more last year. The Bournemouth Thai Summer Fair has now established itself as the most prestigious Thai fair in the U.K. |
| The Annual Thai Festval |
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 WE WILL POST NEWS OF THE 2010 FESTIVAL AS SOON AS WE HAVE IT. You could also look out for some news of this year's Festival here: www.amthai.co.uk/festival/ |
The Thai Festival The Thai Food Festival at Greenwich Park celebrated the very best in Thai food and culture. With two whole days of delicious cuisine to sink your teeth into and fabulous Thai entertainment to watch, the Thai Food Festival is sure to be a hit with foodie lovers and cultural fans alike. A fantastic cultural experience coupled with a chance to sample some of the most appetising South East Asian foods, the Thai Food Festival is set to become another great festival on the summer calendar. The festival was held in Greenwich Park on 8th & 9th August 2009 |
| Popular Annual Festivals in Thailand |
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Bo Sang/San Kamphaeng Handicrafts Fair in January
Bo Sang village in San Kamphaeng district of Chiang Mai is renowned as the "umbrella village" on account of its exquisitely hand-painted paper umbrellas. Every January, the village will organize the Bo Sang Umbrella Fair & San Kamphaeng Handicrafts Festival, featuring umbrella making and painting as well as and other handicraft products.
During the fair, all shops and stores will be vividly decorated in the Lanna Thai style, and turn Bo Sang into a picturesque village. The fair features colorful umbrella making and painting, contests, exhibitions, as well as cultural performances, sales of handicraft products, and a Miss Bo Sang beauty contest.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival in February
The north is noted for its rich variety of flowering plants, particularly temperate-climate specimens which bloom during this cool month. Chiang Mai, Thailand has been called “The Rose of the North,” and it’s especially true during the first weekend of February. One of the most popular annual festivals is the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. The locals in Chiang Mai never miss this special event, and it also draws tourists from all over the country.
Pattya Music Festival in March
Thailand's biggest music festival held in the famous beach resort of Pattaya. The Festival invites all music lovers, including tourists to enjoy the first summer's breeze. Among many other entertainments, Rock, Pop, Jazz, or Hip Hop can it be fun for all. Pattaya Music Festival can be a wonderful way to enjoy your weekend. Held generally in the month of March every year,
Pattaya Music Festival is held in the evenings. Tourists also enjoy the gala bonanza and participate actively in the hip-hop dances of the crowd. This annual event emphasizes the love for music by the city dwellers who make most of the event.
Songkran Festival in April from 13th-15th
Songkran is the traditional Thai New, an occassion when families reunite to pay respect to the parents and elderly by pouring water on the hands and, in return, the elderly give out blessings. Songkran celebrations include religious ceremonies, water pouring and public festivities, such as beauty contests, parades and marching bands.
Anyone who ventures out on the streets is likely to get a thorough soaking, but all in a spirit of goodwill, blessing and fun, which can be refreshing at the peak of the hot season.
Hua Hin Jazz Festival in June
Jazz music lovers head towards Hua Hin in June where they can enjoy a music festival that delivers the best jazz and blue bands from around Asia.Hua Hin has been associated with the country’s jazz community since the 1950s and the jazz festival is organised annually in honour of the musical talents of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Loi Krathong Festival in November
Loi Krathong is an old ritual in which the Thai people ask for forgiveness and blessing from Goddess of the River (Phra Mae Kongkha).On this particular night, on nearly every expanse of water, be it a river, lake or the ocean, you'll notice thousands of lights. Drifting across the water like fairy dreams. Gently flickering, dipping and dancing in the breeze as they go, making a spectacular sight.Thailand's 'festival of lights'.
Held yearly, on the evening of the twelfth lunar month, it is the time of year when the waters around the country become alive with candlelight and look not unlike massive fairy ballrooms.