This annual fair is held during April-June to celebrate the abundance of such local fruits as durian, mangosteen and mangoes, then at their peak of succulent pipeness. Besides stalls selling the produce of surrounding orchards and local products, there are colourful processions of floats decorated with fruits and flowers, beauty pageants friuts contests, cultural shows, exhibitions of provincial handicrafts and agricultural produce, and local entertainment.
Nonthaburi (Thai: นนทบุรี) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom.
History
The provincial seal shows earthenware, a traditional product from Nonthaburi. The Provincial flower and tree is the Yellow flame tree (Peltophorum pterocarpum).
The provincial slogan translates to Grand Royal Mansion, renowned Suan Somdet, Ko Kret's pottery, famous ancient temples, tasty durians, and the beautiful government office. The royal mansion refers to Phra Tamnak Nonthaburi in Mueang Nonthaburi district, the residence of Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn; Suan Somdet is a water garden in Pak Kret district. The provincial administration building once received an award as the most beautiful such building by the Ministry of Interior.
Festivals
Mon Songkran Festival at Ko Kret, Amphoe Pak Kret, one week after April 13 with a caravan and shows of traditional Mon playing and entertainment
Nonthaburi Fruits & Fairs This annual fair is held during Mid April-beginning of June in front of the old city hall to celebrate the abundance of local fruits such as durian, mangosteen and mango as well as flowers and plants of Nonthaburi.
Tham Bun Tak Bat Phra Roi Paet Ceremony: This annual ceremony is an old tradition continuously held every November in Amphoe Bang Kruai alongside Khlong Bangkok Noi with the participation of several temples such as Wat Thai Charoen, Wat Bang Krai Nok, Wat Utthayan and Wat Bang Krai Nai.
Mon classical Dance Dating back long time ago, the traditional Mon dancing accompanied by the Mon gamelan remains till today as an invaluable heritage to the descendants of Mon at Pak Kret, Phra Pradaeng and Pathum Thani.
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51 comments:
wow! that place looks awesome!
btw, is the building in the middle of the lake a temple?
it would be really cool if that's a hotel.
Im planning on gong to southeast asia and visiting a bunch of countries this summer, such as thailand it looks so amazing!
awesome pic!!
Lovely ladies!
nice pics, looks like an amazing place to go
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Amazing place, great post.
Wanna go there :(
man they got some good lookin woman
chick are looking fugly
looks so awesome. can't wait to visit one day.
Love your site keep it coming
the colors are mesmerizing! asians are always the best when it comes to these things
cool post bro, keep it up..
The more I read about this place, the more I feel I should visit one day.
aw fruits fair :3 i love pineapple
Don't get me started on Fruit..
Those are some amazing pictures! POST MORE!! :D
this is one of my more favorite blog posts from you :)
wow, thats beautiful
great pictures.
wow, so beautiful
Beautiful. I want to go there so bad.
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what beautiful pictures =) post moar!
Excellent post, great pictures. Don't tell me those are lady boys though.
Thai girls are so pretty. I just pray I don't somehow meet a ladyboy there..
Why are you making it more and more attractive to goto thailand..lol
I wish I was there right about now.....Nice!
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beautiful scenery, beautiful women, good food. what's not to like?
SO SICK! The pictures and the article are very very solid. It felt like I was there :P
man those woman look great
I would love to visit Thailand. The history there is really interesting, and so underappreciated for its complexity.
I just vacationed in Thailand this June! Went up north to Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai are also. Really beautiful! Got some pretty good photos too.,
Beautiful. I love mangosteens too :P
it`s a great country but some of the food is kinda gross :)
Thailand is such a beautiful place, I remember seeing a couple of segments on it while watching the Travel Channel, I was impressed every time. Great post, I wish more held up to its quality.
id deff like to visit one day
Thailand looks awesome!
Simply mazing.
How do I properly spelt? :/ Anyways, what thecatzpajamas said.
lookin good
Once i will have a lot o cash and than i can afford to go to thailand. Its a must see
Wow, the hair accesories are something else
ya. i've always wanted to visit. the people there look yummy.
ya. i've always wanted to visit. the people there look yummy.
How do I properly spelt? :/ Anyways, what thecatzpajamas said.
SO SICK! The pictures and the article are very very solid. It felt like I was there :P
Thai girls are so pretty. I just pray I don't somehow meet a ladyboy there..
Beautiful. I want to go there so bad.
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looks so awesome. can't wait to visit one day.
Im planning on gong to southeast asia and visiting a bunch of countries this summer, such as thailand it looks so amazing!
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