RUSTIC RECREATION
- Published: 13/11/2008 at 12:00 AM
- Newspaper section: Horizons
On display were also a collection of traditional Isan style houses built to showcase the way of life in times past. One of them was a 200-year-old house brought and put on display from Baan Sukang, a village in Taku sub-district of Pak Thong Chai.
There was a live demonstration of how the legendary Phi Ta Khon ghost masks of Loei province are made. It proved a photo opportunity for visitors who rushed to try them on!
The highlight of the tour definitely was the final stop where cameras could be heard clicking away even before the visitors descended the wagon.
Fields of sunflowers in full bloom and giant pumpkins in all shapes, colours and sizes you can imagine - created a pandemonium as visitors raced to get their pictures taken. Had there been a scarecrow and a carved jack-o-lantern, one would have certainly felt it was close to Halloween!
Where as sunflower fields can also be found in nearby provinces of Lop Buri and Saraburi, the pumpkin fields in shades of vermillion, green and yellow are unique to this farm, with people interacting with the vegetable - in various shapes and sizes - by touching them, carrying them, eating them and even sitting on them.
There were dozens of pumpkins on display at an empty field for people to marvel at and take pictures. Various breeds of edible pumpkins were also steamed and sliced for people to sample. Others were just miniature ornamental pumpkins visitors took home for decoration and souvenirs.
In addition to pumpkins fresh, organic vegetables and fruit, cut flowers and ornamental plants, wholesome farm-made snack foods including vegetable and fruit chips, honey and mulberry tea leaves are on sale at the farm. A variety of squash and gourd in various colours are also grown and once dried, are sold to villagers who transform them into handicrafts such as lamps, bowls and other decorative items.
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