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Festivals are popular in Thailand and there are plenty of public holidays and reasons to celebrate, be they religious, traditional or contemporary. Many are delightful and accompanied by pomp and ceremony, along with plenty of fun - which is always important to Thais.

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February Festivals

Chiang Mai Flower Festival: is a gorgeous splash of colour taking up the streets in the southwest side of the moat near Buak Haad park, and featuring all sorts of exotic and tropical varieties that the locals treasure, along with a dazzling display of orchids. There are parades, competitions and plenty of food.

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April Festivals

Songkran Water Festival: is famous the world over for its sheer exuberance as the country shuts down for a week to become one massive water fight. Traditionally it is the Thai new year, a time for families to congregate and give thanks, but the element of lightly splashing water (associated with the ending of the hot season) has turned into a rollicking public mayhem that is enjoyed by most and avoided by some. Chiang Mai is the best place to be for this celebration.

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June Festivals

Phi Tha Khon: is a bizarre eye-opener of a festival if you can make it to the remote Lo;ei province to witness this invoking of the spirits through dances in garish costumes and masks.

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August Festivals

Queen\'s Birthday: is traditionally Mothers’ Day in Thailand which sees a collective show of gratitude and love to all mothers, part of the much respected family bonds of Thai culture.

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October Festivals

Phuket Vegetarian Festival: is a long-running nine day event associated with Chinese traditions on the island. It includes plenty of food and activities centred in Phuket town.

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