{"id":1693,"date":"2016-03-07T04:10:56","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T04:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/?p=1693"},"modified":"2016-04-16T06:48:04","modified_gmt":"2016-04-16T06:48:04","slug":"thailand-international-balloon-festival-at-payap-university-chiang-mai-4th-5th-march-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laofree.com\/?p=1693","title":{"rendered":"Thailand International Balloon Festival at Payap University Chiang Mai \u2013 4th & 5th March 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Thailand\u2019s first and only International Balloon Festival will be held on March 4 and 5, 2016 in Thailand\u2019s northern city of Chiang Mai. The 9th annual event is a fabulous fun filled event with early morning balloon rides with pilots from around the world, spectacular night glow balloon shows with original music, dance performances, concerts, activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n

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A special feature of the Thailand International Balloon Festival this year will be Chiang Mai\u2019s diverse international community in the International Heritage section with booths from India, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Germany and many other countries featuring performances, special activities, food and more.<\/p>\n

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Welcome speech by Mr.Boonlert Buranupakorn
\nThe president of the Chiang Mai Administrative Organization Office
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Grand Opening
\nSustaining Faith in the gorgeous Lanna
\nBy offering flowers to worship the Dhevas
\nOfficial opening event<\/strong>
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\nThis year we aim to assist the festival in increasing the international awareness, especially in ASEAN, where both air and land transportation allows travelers to transfer within the region so easily. We also give importance to auditing the economic and social impact of the festival on the city. The Thailand International Balloon Festival is an important part of promoting the city\u2019s unique Lanna history and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hot Air Balloon tethering lucky draws
\nBalloon tethering & display <\/strong><\/p>\n

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