The Beauty of Thailand's Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival
Thailand is a country of exceptional natural beauty. Many parts of Thailand boast stunning landscapes, particularly the Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast. It is here that the Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival is observed, an important cultural tradition that celebrates the blossoming of the Siam tulip, an especially beautiful flower that holds great significance to the Thai people.
The 'Heaven Lotus'
Siam tulips bloom during Thailand's rainy season, between June and August. The humidity of this time of year produces perfect growing conditions for these delicate and beautiful flowers, which are also known as "heaven lotuses," or "bua sawan" in Thai. The rolling hillsides of Chaiyaphum explode in riotous blooms of color every summer, and the Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival celebrates the flowering of the Siam tulip as a symbol of new growth, hope and prosperity for the future.
Economic benefits
In addition to being one of Thailand's most important summer celebrations, the Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival also has a range of economic benefits for the province. In recent years, the Siam tulip has become increasingly popular as a floral centerpiece in bouquets and arrangements, and as a result, the country's floral export industry relies on the Siam tulip as a primary source of revenue during the rainy season.