When October comes to Chiang Mai, the beauty of flowers beginning to bloom decorates the variety of tourist attractions with splashes of colours and life. Visiting Chiang Mai in October gives one not only the satisfaction of seeing Chiang Mai in its full beauty, but also of experiencing the life of its people. As with other Thai people, the cultures and traditions of the Chiang Mai people are closely entwined with Buddhism, Thailands main religion. One such time honoured tradition that takes place in October is the Auk Phansa