In Thailand, rich and colorful festivals are held all over the country all throughout the year. Every region celebrates its unique culture and some provinces are well-known outside of Thailand for their incredible celebrations and one of the festivals is Rayong Fruit Festival
The biggest fruit festival in Thailand is held in Rayong, the land of fruit. From May 30th until June 6th, the city of Rayong will be celebrating the second year of its Funky Fruit Festival. According to the organizers, the event is “a borderless celebration of heritage, nature and culture”. Rayong is famous for growing star fruits and this edible treat takes centre stage for many of the celebrations. An exhibition dedicated to the exotic food will also be on show throughout the course of the festivities. The event was designed to promote Thai fruit to tourists in the country and last year it formed part of a ten-day national campaign to encourage visitors to try some of Thailand’s natural produce. There are also fruit competitions, decorated fruit parade, Miss fruit gardener contest, musical performances, poetry readings and heritage exhibitions taking place around Rayong during the course of the festival. One of the highlights is a music festival, which features Thai artists as well as several other musicians from around the world. Attendance is free and the city is easily accessible with regular bus links running on a daily basis.
So Inviting local and international tourists to visit the Rayong Fruit Festival. Thailand’s largest fruit festival, and is held in no better place than Rayong, known as the home of fruits. Visitors will get the chance to experience a variety of fun-filled activities, including a beautiful parade of fruit-decorated floats, Miss Fruit Orchard Contest and fruit competitions. Visitors will of course get the chance to taste and buy all the delicious fruits grown in Rayong as well as seafood products, local specialties, dried fruits and many more.