Thailand Festivals and Events 2012

Colourful Lanterns of Chiang Mai
Around the city moat and Chang Pheuak Gate
(Pratu Chang Pheuak)

November 10 – 30

Lanterns of the Himaphan Forest:
depicting the auspicious mythical creatures of the sacred mountain
At Suan Dawk Gate (Pratu Suan Dawk)

November 10 – 30

International Lanterns Plaza
At the Three Kings Monument plaza

November 10 – 30

Lanna Lanterns:
A Tribute to His Majesty the King
At Tha Pae Gate plaza (Pratu Tha Pae)

November 10 – 30

November 18 - 22

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A presentation of Lanna (Northern Thai) Folk Art
Northern Song Contest
18.00 – 24.00
In front of the Chiang Mai Municipal Office
(ask for samnak ngaan tessaban)

Krathong floats are set adrift.
At Wat Phra Singha temple

Yi-Peng Lantern exhibition
At Wat Intakin temple

Kaad Mua
A traditional northern-style open air market
17.00 – 22.00

Silverware and Lacquerware Fair
Along Wua Lai Road
17.00 - 23.00

Chiang Mai Yi-Peng Festival Opening Ceremony
18.00 – 19.00
At the Three Kings Monument plaza

19th Yi-Peng Lantern Procession
18.00 – 22.00
Around the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
From the Three Kings Monument to Pantip Plaza, Chiang Mai

Young Miss Yi-Peng Chiang Mai Contest
18.00 – 24.00
In front of the Chiang Mai Municipal Office

Miss Yi-Peng Chiang Mai Contest
18.00 – 24.00
KHWUANG Tha Pae Gate

Krathong Contest
18.00 – 24.00
On the Ping River in front of the Chiang Mai Municipal Office to Naowarat Bridge

Keeping Lanna Traditions Alive:
Krathong Sai
A raft of krathong sai floats are set adrift on the Ping River in front of the Chiang Mai Municipal Office
19.00 – 21.00

Yi-Peng Chiang Mai Merit-making
06.00 – 08.00
Merit-making offerings of food are presented to Buddhist monks at the at the Three Kings Monument plaza

Invocation rituals are performed to pay homage to revered spirits at the spirit house, Chedi Khao (white stupa), and the guardian spirit of the Ping River
08.09 – 10.30
At the Chiang Mai Municipal Office and Sri Khong pier (Tha Nam Sri Khong)

Khome Loi floating lantern contest and Giant Krathong Contest in front of the Chiang Mai Municipal Office
09.00 – 12.00

Krathong Contest for the most ornate handcrafted banana-leaf and fresh flower krathong floats
09.00 – 17.00
In front of the Chiang Mai Municipal Office

Lanna Art & Culture Walking Street
Along Ratchadamnoen Road in Chiang Mai
17.00 – 23.00

Procession of small krathong floats
From the Three Kings Monument plaza to the Chiang Mai Municipal Office
18.00 – 23.00

Fireworks display in honour of His Majesty the King presented as a Buddhist merit-making offering
19.00 – 24.00
Floating raft in front of the Chiang Mai Municipal Office

Giant Krathong Procession Contest for the Royal Trophy from Tha Pae Gate plaza to the Chiang Mai Municipal Office
18.00 – 24.00

Keeping Alive Local Yi-Peng Traditions and Folk Knowledge (cultural activities)
At Wat Mueang Saat Noi
18.00 – 23.00