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Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival is a very important Thai festival, celebrated zealously by the people of Chiang Mai. Centered on the bho tree, this festival is associated with Buddhism. The Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Chiang Mai. Buddhism is the national religion in Thailand. Thus, all Buddhist festivals witness huge participation by locals and tourists. Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival is the time when bho trees are surrounded by wooden supports called mai kham bho. These supports are placed around trees in temple courtyards all around the city. Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival usually falls on the same day of April, as the traditional New Year festival, known as Songkran Festival. During the Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival, a procession is held, wherein devotees carry their wooden supports to temples and place them there amidst religious ceremonies. This procession is attended by locals in huge numbers. Temples are crammed with people during the Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival. According to local beliefs, the act of placing support around trees brings in good luck and prosperity to devotees. Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival is the time to pray for a long and happy life. During the Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival, various cultural events are also held throughout the city. Music and dance shows, art competitions, etc are the order of the day, especially on 15th April of every year. Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival is indeed a great time to learn about the culture of Chiang Mai. When you decide to tour Chiang Mai, try to schedule your tour around the month of April. It is the period when most of the popular festivals and events are held in the city. The procession during the Mai Kam Bho Procession Festival is an unforgettable sight.
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