“Bo Sang Umbrella Festival highlights“
This is held annually for 3 days the 3rd week in January; so in 2026 it will be Friday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Jan. 18th
“To keep its distinctive folk arts & craft alive, Bo Sang Umbrella Cooperative hangs the paper parasols as street decorations on Bo Sang Road, organizes community learning activities, demonstrations, workshops, and painting competitions.
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The festival also features handicrafts from villages of the Sankampaeng District, from the handmade paper of the Ton Pao Village to the woodworking of the Tawai Village. Once part of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, the town proudly presents craftsmanship that has passed down from generation to generation.” ~ Thailand Now
During the day, from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm, Visitors can enjoy the women’s parade cycling down Bo Sang-Doi Saket Road in traditional Thai clothing and holding onto the iconic parasols. This year, there are also the Thailand-Indonesia Sister Cities Cultural Activities from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. In the evenings, the Miss Bo Sang Umbrella Contest will be held from 7:00pm onwards.
Thai 23
On top of that, the festival features vibrant performances that recall the town’s Lanna heritage, such as the Sabad Chai drums.
Suriyun – Shutterstock
Suriyun – Shutterstock
Today, Bo Sang artisans specialize in various phases of the process:
1. Forming the structure – each individual bamboo strip is precisely carved out and woven into the wooden axles and finished with delicate threadwork.
2. Making saa paper – mulberry bark is dried and then pulverized into pulp. The pulp is then placed into water, dyed, and spread thinly onto a screen.
3. Attaching the paper – the panels are then glued to the ribs of the parasol, with embellishments added as decoration.
4. Painting the umbrella – After sealing with white gesso, the panels are colored with acrylic paints. The final design is then coated with a natural varnish for some protection.
Chiang Mai Travel Hub
And after dark –
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