Chiang Mai Flower Show
Every year during the first weekend in February is the Chiangmai Flower Festival. On all three days of the festival, prize blooms are on display at Suan Buak Haad Park near the city center. Every type of flower, miniature tree and orchid is put on display for the judges to choose the best of the species. Landscape specialists put on an elaborate display, which includes patios and waterfalls with exotic decorative plants and flowers. Saturday I spent the day in Chaing Mai at the Flower Show. Really was more than I expected. Parade lasted for over 3 hours, lots of flowers on display, and plenty of street market stalls to explore. Strawberries are in season and served with sugar and hot spice on them! Sounds strange but really taste good. 20BHT or 58 cents gets you a big cupful to eat while you walk around the flower show. While I am on the subject of food, how about 7 big fried prawns for $1.15 or some fresh Tamarind. Always lots to eat on the street - don't know why Thai...