CHIANG MAI, April 13 (TNA)
– Celebrants of Songkran Festival, both foreigners and locals have officially started
their joys in the northern province of Chiang Mai.
People, dressed in Lanna-styled
assembled at the Thapae Gate and offered dried food and necessities to monks
for blessings amid an opening ceremony, presided over by provincial governor.
The opening ceremony features
cultural performances and a parade of Songkran
Goddess. Miss Chiang Mai lights up the event in her roles as the beautiful
Songkran Goddess.
A procession of traditionally-attired women, who hold colorful umbrellas while riding bicycles, depicted the northern unique tradition.
The cultural charm, which
has been preserved by local people, attracts tourists to celebrate the Songkran
festival in Chiang Mai every year. (TNA)
