Have a great time at the King Meng Rai Festival, one with historical and cultural significance for Chiang Rai. Celebrated from January 26th to February 1st every year, it is held to honour King Meng Rai, the founder of Chiang Rai and the Lanna Kingdom that ruled northern Thailand from the mid 13th to the 16th centuries. This is also a good time to visit the city and its surroundings as the weather is pleasant as well.
Attend the festivals commencement at the provincial stadium in the citys Muang district to get acquainted with the history behind this vibrant event. Be a part of the week of festivities and mingle with the locals at the many colourful parades, cultural performances, tribal games and sports competitions that take place at different venues. Watch the special cultural displays of song, dance and music by the different hill tribes of the area who have lived there for centuries, decked out in their very special traditional costumes with ornate head gear and jewellery for women.
Shop at the handicraft markets for hand woven tribal fabrics and clothes, silver ornaments and wood carvings. Sample popular regional Lanna cuisine and agricultural produce at the special stalls put up for the festival. Buy flowers to brighten your day, a staple of any festival in the city. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and savour the difference of the unique Lanna cultural influences that make this area special. Visit the many Lanna influenced ancient temples in Chiang Rai and the King Meng Rai stupa and memorial to round off a memorable week of absorbing the colours, sights and sounds of the King Meng Rai Festival.
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