Bo Sang
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Bo Sang (Thai: บ่อสร้าง) is a village in San Kamphaeng district in the outskirts of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
It is known for its hand-made umbrellas and parasols which are brightly colored and often decorated with beautiful floral motifs. Festivals are held every year and numerous decorated craft shops and stores exist along the main street in the village in the Lanna Thai style. During the festival time there are contests, The Miss Bo Sang beauty pageant is also held. [1]
[edit] Etymology
The first element bo (Thai: บ่อ) means not. The second element sang (Thai: สร้าง) means create or produce.
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