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FEBRUARY
In
February the mornings might be a bit cooler, viz 15 to 20 Celsius,
but as soon as the sun comes out it gets warm rather quickly with
temperatures of 25 and more, probably even close to 30.
Flower Festival
This event occurs during the period
when Chiang Mai's temperate and tropical flowers are in full bloom.
The festivities include colourful floral floats, parades,
traditional dancing shows and a beauty contest
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Flower Carnival /
Festival. |
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4-6 February |
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Location: |
Buakhad City
Park & Playground |
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Detail: |
Over 20
flower-covered floats parade through the city on Saturday morning.
Beauty contests, flower exhibitions, cultural performances |
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Contact: |
Chiangmai
Provincial Administration Office |
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(66 53) 212580, 214230
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Chinese New Year |
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Date: |
9-10 February |
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Location: |
Lao Joe Road
and behind Krung Thai Bank Waroroj Section |
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Detail: |
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Contact: |
The City
District Office |
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Tel: |
(66 53)
252478, 233178
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Fabric Festival |
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Date: |
11 -13 February |
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Location: |
Mae Jam
District |
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Detail: |
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Contact: |
Mae Jam
District Office |
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Tel: |
(66 53) 450052
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Strawberry Fair
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Date: |
11-14
February |
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Location: |
Samueng
District |
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Detail: |
Don't miss
this fair of everyone's favorite berry in Sameong district, 48 kms
from Chiangmai |
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Contact: |
Sameung
District Office |
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Tel: |
(66 53) 487 105
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Blooming Seaw Flower |
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Date: |
February |
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Location: |
Jae Son
National Park Baan Pamaing in Lampang |
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Jae Son
National Park Office |
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Tel: |
(66 54) 229000
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Lanna Wedding on
Elephant's Back |
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Date: |
14 - 17 February |
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Location: |
Elephant
Conservation Center, Lampang.
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Elephant
Conservation Center Office |
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Tel: |
(66 53) 228 108
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Chao Pharyathipchang's
Day |
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Date: |
15 February |
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Location: |
n/a
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Lampang City
District Office |
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Tel: |
(66 54) 219211,
219217, 219289
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Pharya Laeu's Day |
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Date: |
26-28 February |
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Location: |
n/a
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Jae Hom
District Tel: 054-271216
Jae Hom City office Tel: 054-271001
Wichet Nakorn Sub District Tel: 054-369847 |
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Wan Khang Dee Muang
Lampang |
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Date: |
27-29 February |
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Location: |
Public Park
near Wung River in Lampang
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Lampang City
District Office |
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Tel: |
(66 54) 219211,
219217, 219289
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Pahr Tat Doi Hang
Traditional |
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Date: |
Every full
Moon in February |
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Location: |
Pahr Tat doi
Hang Temple in Koa-Ka District at Lampang
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Mai pattana
Sub District office |
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Tel: |
(66 54) 274564
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Tea Testing Fair at Baan
Rak Thai |
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Date: |
During February |
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Location: |
Mae Hong Son
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Mae Hong son
Agricultural Office Tel; 053-613481, 613482
Mae Hong Son Tourism Co-ordinating Office. Tel; 053-612982, 612983 |
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Ceremonial Veneration at King Gawila's Statue |
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Date: |
01- 07
February |
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Location: |
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Activities: |
Ceremonies take place at the statue of King Gawila, the last Lanna
King, at the Gawila Army Base. |
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Contact: |
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Tel: |
(66 53)
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Mae Chaem Unique Hand
Made Theen Jok Cloth
Festival |
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Date: |
07 09
February |
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Location: |
Mae Chaem
District Office |
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Activities: |
Mae Jaem
district is well worth a visit for this annual event. See the weaving
techniques demostrated and prized fabrics on display. Buy unusual
traditional Thai souvenirs at the very reasonable prices. |
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Contact: |
Mae Chaem
District |
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Tel: |
(66 53) 485 052
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Homage to Lampang's
Founder |
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Date: |
05
February |
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Location: |
Lampang |
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Lampang
Municipal Office |
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Tel: |
(66 54) 219 211-7 ext 297
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Muang Sammork Fair |
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Date: |
10 - 18
February |
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Location: |
Mae Hong Son
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Mae Hong Son
Tourism |
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Tel: |
(66 53) 612 982-3
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Elephant Satok Fair |
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Date: |
15 - 17
February |
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Location: |
Elephant
Conservation Center, Lampang.
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Elephant
Conservation |
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Tel: |
(66 53) 228 108
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Tea Testing Fair at
Ban Rak Thai |
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Date: |
Around
February |
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Location: |
Mae Hong Son |
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Activities: |
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Contact: |
Mae Hong Son
Tourism |
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Tel: |
(66 53) 612 982-3
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| Makha Bucha |
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Date: |
February |
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Location: |
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Activities: |
This religious
holiday commemorates the occassion of the buddha's first sermon to 250
disciples. All are welcome to join the "Wien Thien" procession under
the full moon. Worshippers carry lighted candles, joss sticks and
small flower bouquets while walking three time around the temple
Jedee. According to the lunar calender |
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