King Mengrai Festival This festival
is held from January 26 - February 1 every year. The
festival features parades, cultural performances and
competitions celebrating the founder of Chiang Rai
and the Lanna Thai Kingkom.
Songkran Festival Traditional Thai
New year celebrations are best seen at Chiang Saen
where 4 nations (Thailand, Laos, China and Myanmar)
compete in boat races on the Mekong River. Beauty
contests and cultural shows are added attractions.
The festival is annually held from April 16-18.
Lychee Fair This is held annually
in May. Celebrating the province’s tastiest fruit,
this fair features agricultural displays and exhibitions,
local handicrafts, folk entertainment and beauty contests.
