The Bangkok Flower Show
Bangkok is the best place to be if you love flowers. In fact, the city holds its annual Bangkok Flower Show every November. During this time, a lot of tourists visit Thailand for the sole purpose of seeing different exotic flowers in bloom. The
Bangkok flower show is usually held on the 24th of November at the Swissotel Nai Lert Park in Bangkok.
The Bangkok Flower Show is the best time for local florists to display their talents when it comes to cultivating the best flowers and plants as well as their best flower arrangements. During the flower show, a lot of local Bangkok flowers are displayed to impress both local and foreign visitors alike. While different Bangkok flowers are displayed during the festival, the star of the flower show is Thailand’s national flower which is the Golden Shower flower (Cassia fistula Linn.) or aptly called Ratchaphruek in local language.
During the festival, the streets are lined with strings of Golden Shower which signal the start of the festival. This particular flower holds a deep symbolism in the Buddhist religion and it is also the favorite flower of the King. In fact, this particular flower is not only found in the many Bangkok flower markets but it is also found in King Rama IX Royal Park which is one of the most popular botanical gardens in Bangkok. This particular flower also symbolizes the unity as well as identity of the Thai people. In fact, this festival is dedicated to King Bhumibol who is Thailand’s longest reigning monarch.
The best place to be during this festival is at the Pat Khlong Talad market which is the biggest and busiest Bangkok flower market. During the festival, the usual volume of blooms sold by florists and flower growers are higher than usual so you can buy a lot of flowers during the festival to take back wherever you live. This particular flower market is open 24 hours but it tends to be busiest at nighttime when tourists and local buyers flock the market to get the best flowers. During the festival, a lot of people can also enjoy getting cheap flowers. This is the reason why a lot of flower aficionados all over the world flock Bangkok during this time.
During the event, it is not only the display of
Bangkok flowers that the festival is famous for. In fact, the flower show also holds different events such as floral parades. In fact, a lot of people flock the streets during the festival wearing colorful and flower-inspired costumes. On the other hand, florists also compete with other florists for their prized blooms.
The Bangkok Flower Show is not only a great event to learn a thing or two about exotic plants and flowers but it is also a great event to learn about the culture and traditions of Thai people. The thing here is that flowers play a central role in the culture and religion of Thailand thus attending this event will surely give you an idea about the rich culture of the city.
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