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2. History of Umbrella Approximately two hundred years ago there was a monk named Pra Inthaa who had taken holy orders at Wat Bo Sang on one occasion the monk went north dose to Burma and stayed for many years. One day while the monk was taking his morning meal, a Burmese inclined to make merit, brought an umbrella to offer to the monk because he had seen that the monk did not have one which caused difficulties. When he went to the place in Burma where umbrellas were made the monk saw the villagers making umbrellas which could protect the user from both sunshine and rain.
3. History of Umbrella After the monk had made his observations, he wrote down everything concerning the Method of making umbrellas, form the method of making Saa (mulberry) paper to the various steps in umbrella making. When he was finished he had it in mind to take the instructions and make umbrellas at home as he saw that the various equipment needed for the process from the beginning to the end would not be difficult to obtain.
4. History of Umbrella After that, the monk returned home. When he returned to the wat (temple), the monk began looking for the various necessary equipment according to what he had written down. He persuaded the villagers to help him in his search and taught then every step of the method He then instructed the man to use lengths of cotton cloth as a mold. The monk chose women to be responsible for Saa paper. When people from other villages came and saw the umbrellas Bo Sang’s name became known somewhat more. The villagers of Bo Sang should remember the monks benevolence that he brought this art form to become a vital occupation up to the present. It is all a result of the foresight and wisdom of Luang Por Inthaa which cannot be forgotten.
5. General Characteristics As part of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, the village has its own unique character demonstrated by its beautiful temples, fertile rice fields, traditional Northern houses, and by the simple way of life of its villagers.
6. General Characteristics Bo Sang Umbrella Village is famous for its traditional Thai umbrellas and other handicrafts such as . Bo Sang umbrellas and parasols are now renowned worldwide as artistic masterpieces, as confirmed by winning the "Best Souvenir" prize at the International Tourism Seminar held in Los Angeles, USA.
7. General Characteristics Bo Sang Umbrella Village was originally a small village where generations of villagers were engaged in handicraft production and trading of silk and cotton umbrellas and paper parasols for over two centuries. The Bo Sang Umbrella Village has been increasingly popular among tourists who are able to view demonstrations of how umbrellas are made, assembled and painted, and who can also buy umbrellas for personal use and as souvenirs. Customized painting is also available at many of the shops.
8. Details of products Umbrellas Fans Other handicrafts such as paper lamps, bamboo products, etc. Festivals and events Cultural-based tourism
9. The umbrella makingprocedures The paper making process, using bamboo or mulberry pulp. The cutting of bamboo for the umbrella skeleton. The making of the umbrella skeleton. The adding of the paper to the skeleton The hand painting and finishing of the umbrella.
10. Where to see umbrella makingprocess Sa Paper & Umbrella Handicraft Centre 111/2 Bo Sang, Chiang Mai 50131. Hrs. 08:00-17:00
11. Festivals & EventsBo Sang Umbrella & Sankampang Handicrafts Festival Takes place 20th-22nd January in 2012 and the festival will be held annually in the third week of January each year at Ban Bo Sang, Sankampang. The festival is in the form of a "street fair" in which the central road of the village is used, with shops on both sides. Shops are decorated in Lanna style, most with the well-known umbrellas, as well as with traditional lanterns. In addition there are contests, exhibitions, cultural performances, local entertainment and assorted shows day and night. There is a grand procession decorated with umbrellas and local products, a variety of handicrafts for sale, northern-style Kan-toke meals and the Miss Bo Sang pageant.
12. Bo Sang Umbrella & Sankampang HandicraftsFestival
13. The best time to visit You can visit Bo Sang Umbrella Village at any time in any season but the best time to visit the village is in the third week of January, during the annual Bo Sang Umbrella Festival. The approximately one kilometer length of road in the village is finely decorated with items from the shops on both sides of the road: colorful umbrellas, traditional lanterns, and products from mulberry paper can be seen everywhere. This is the best time to buy world renowned umbrellas at special discounts from the retailers