Bo Sang Umbrella Village

When entering the village, you will be overwhelmed by the colorful umbrellas sold in the roadside shops, you will see a variety of umbrellas with different sizes and uses, from umbrellas to umbrellas. small or used to decorate cocktails to large sun umbrellas for the garden. Traditionally, the body of the umbrellas here are made from bamboo and the roof is made of sa paper, a type of paper produced from the bark of the mulberry tree. Recently, however, artisans in Bo Sang also use cotton, silk, and silk to make the roofs of their umbrellas.

At first glance, the paper material, thin bamboo frame and small, delicate design make you think that these world famous umbrellas are mainly used for decoration, or for souvenirs and are not used. They are used for other purposes but in fact they are used by local people to cover the sun and rain. In the parasol paper, there are special ingredients that make it waterproof, in addition, they are covered with an extra layer of oil, so they are extremely safe with water. Another special thing that makes the name of the umbrellas at Bo Sang is the countless different motifs that decorate the umbrellas. Simple, the flowers, leaves, and trees, and the sophisticated, the whole picture depicts the beautiful countryside in Chiang Mai or other abstract motifs.

Besides visiting the shops displaying umbrella products and souvenirs, don't miss the umbrella factory, because here you can see the umbrella making process with your own eyes. skilled crafts. From making the smallest parts to the finishing touches to the final finished umbrellas.

Every year from January 17 to 19, Bo Sang village will hold an umbrella festival to celebrate and promote its traditional craft village. During this time, all Bo Sang people will live in the festive atmosphere. On the ancient streets of the village, they decorate the most beautiful umbrellas that are illuminated creating a picture of color and light, especially at night. The festival also takes place many activities such as cultural performances performing traditional dances, parades around the village, the appearance of Lanna food stalls (Northern Thai cuisine) making the village beautiful. really boisterous. Another highlight not to be missed of the Bo Sang umbrella festival is the Beauty Pageant Bike Parade, where local women will wear traditional costumes, hold umbrellas in their hands, and cycle around the village to exercise. Show pride in your craft village of making umbrellas.