Chaingmai - Lanna

DOI SUTHEP CHIANG MAI THAILAND

Phra That Doi Suthep is the most important place of the city. Enshrined in the Doi Suthep. 1000 meters above sea level, is located on the west side of the city. About 10 kilometers away from the old town of the city can be seen clearly. And on up to the relics. I can see the city at all. The seven-headed Naga staircase leading from the arch up to 300 milestone Siwichai have an solicit contributions over To help build a road from the foot of the mountain to Doi as relics.

                                                           Top 10 Lanna Icons
1.Lai Kum - The intricate design of gold foil contrasted to either red or black 
background often appears on utensils of the Lanna people.
2.Galare - A significant architectural component , Galare is structure that serves
To securen gable ends for additional stability 
3.Tung or Jor - Refering to a flag or banner they are seen as symbols 
of auspiciousness
4.Paper Umbrellas - Called 'Jong' in local Northern dialect,pRasols 
from Bor Sang district have come to represent the typical 
Chiang Mai women
5. Lanna - Style chapel - Despite their moderate size , Lanna - Style ' Vihara '
Or chapels are attractive with their exquisite carving woodwork
6.  Nam Ton Huan - this refers to a bowl of water usually placed in front of a
Traditional Thai house for any passer - by to quench their thirst , a symbol of 
Northern generosity existing up until the present
7. Uang Peung - Two particular breed of orchids - Thyrsiforum and Dendrobium
Aggregatum, symbolise the Northern region and often used by the elderly to 
Adorn their hair
8. Sao Kreu Fah - A Lanna version of Madame Butterfly
9. Aksorn Tham - A literal translation will be Dharma font, these characters and 
Particular way to combine words are a pride of Lanna and now appear in every
Nook and corner of Chiang Mai
10. Lanterns - Lanterns are often launched into the sky during  'Yi Peng' Festival
Or the Lay Kratong of the North

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