The 32nd annual Umbrella Festival will take place from January 16 until 18 in Bo Sang, about 8 kms east of Chiang Mai. Bo Sang is famous for Sa Paper umbrellas and parasols.
The road from Doi Saket to Bo Sang will be closed from 3 until 10 PM during the three days of the festival. On January 16 a grand opening parade takes place. Every day there is a walking street market from 3 until 10 PM. There are also local performances and demonstrations how to paint umbrellas. On the last day there is a beauty contest.