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Thailand has a vast selection of fresh fruits are available all year round. However for a taste of the very best of Thai fruits, the height of the summer in May and June is the peak season.
During this time of the year, a delightful assortment of exotic Thai fruits come into season. Crispy and crunchy raw mango or ripe mangos juicy and full of flavour; rich, creamy durians; tangy thirst-quenching mangosteens; sweet rambutans, longans and jackfruit with thick, fleshy pulp.Refreshing and nutritious choices abound.
As succulent fruits ripen on the trees and are ready for harvest, fruit orchards in many of the eastern provinces of Thailand such as Chanthaburi, Rayong and Trat are open to visitors, presenting wonderful opportunities for private tours of the orchards and plantations, and agrotourism. Several offer fresh fruit buffets and 'all-you can eat and pick' at irresistible prices.
The eastern provinces of Chanthaburi, Rayong and Trat, are reputed to be the finest producers of such exotic tropical fruits as durian - 'king of tropical fruits', mangosteen - 'queen of tropical fruits', rambutan, pomelo and zalacca.
With a ready supply of freshly-picked fruits from the nearby orchards throughout the summer months from May to July, annual provincial fruit fairs and festivals held from May to June each year present the ideal opportunity to savour the very best of a great variety of fresh Thai fruits, as well as locally processed fruit.
Colourful entertainment presents an added plus. In addition to contests such as the "Best Decorated Fruit Stall", "Best fruits", "Best Processed Fruits", fruit-eating contests and the ever-popular beauty contest, other highlights include demonstrations of food-processing, folk entertainment, stage performances other attractions. The fairs also feature a vast array of quality local produce.
AN INTRODUCTION TO THAI FRUITS
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FRUITS FAIRS AND FESTIVALS EVENT CALENDAR
May - June 2007
DURIAN FESTIVAL
From King Taksin the Great Memorial to Chanthaburi Sports Stadium, Chanthaburi city centre
Highlights
- Fruit-related contests such as the 'Best Floating Raft', creatively decorated with fruit, 'Best Fruits' , 'Best Processed Fruits' , fruit-eating contests, durian 'som tam' contest
- Sales of freshly-picked produce from the orchards
- Ornamental plants fair
- Sales of unique products from each of the sub-districts (tambon) featured in the "OTOP - One Tambon One Product" promotional campaign
- 'Food Street'
- Agricultural exhibitions
- Beauty contests
- Folk song concert, folk song contest and cultural performances
- Other highlights include demonstrations of food-processing, gemstone cutting, jewellery manufacturing, the making of sedge mats and other attractions.
The festival also features a vast array of quality local produce considered to be "Chantaburi's Best". The dazzling gemstones of Chanthaburi are yet another irresistible buy.
May - June 2007
RAYONG FRUIT FESTIVAL
Tapang Central Market for Agriculture, Rayong city centre
Highlights
- Fruit Festival Parade featuring a procession of floats decorated with fruit
- Beauty contests
- Fruit-related contests including the 'Best Fruit' and quality product contests, fruit-eating contests, fruit som tam contests, sales of freshly-picked fruit and sales of village crafts and products from the sub-districts (tambon) under the OTOP - One Tambon One Product promotional campaign
According to local connoisseurs, durian, pomelo, zalacca, mangosteen and rambutan grown in the eastern provinces of Chanthaburi, Rayong and Trat, are ?the best' in the country. The province of Rayong has thus made a name for itself as a treasure trove of exotic tropical fruits. To promote the sales of fresh fruits from the surrounding orchards, processed food items and other local products, Rayong province hosts an annual Rayong Fruit Festival.
In addition to fruit contests, displays of agricultural and horticultural produce and sales of local handicrafts and products from each of the villages promoted under the OTOP - One Tambon One Product theme, a procession of colourful floats decorated with fruit and flowers paraded through the streets, beauty pageants, cultural performances and folk entertainment add to the festive ambience of the event.
Contact information:
TAT Central Region Office - Region 4
E-mail: tatryong@tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 3865 5420 - 1
Fax: +66 (0) 3865 5422
Rayong Tourism Promotion Association
Tel: +66 (0) 3861 7151, (0) 3861 7110
View travel guide of this festival.
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