About blooming time!
Chiang Mai's floral extravaganza begins next week after being delayed by the flood crisis
Flowers are in full bloom at the International Horticultural Exposition: Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011, which officially begins December 14 and will run until March 14, in Mae Hia district in Chiang Mai.
Hor Kham Luang, a majestic Lanna-style pavilion, is once again the centrepiece of the Royal Flora expo.PHOTOS: PONGPET MEKLOY
About 2.5 million trees and flowers of 2,200 types are being displayed in the 470-rai plot of land featuring picturesque gardens from 27 countries, an illuminated garden and the 40-metre-high Giant Flora Wheel. The aim is to mark yesterday's 84th birthday of His Majesty the King, the 80th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen next August and the 60th birthday of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in July 2012.
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- Writer: Karnjana Karnjanatawe
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