NAN, 15th February 2018 (NNT) – Nan has launched its fifth Nan Silver & Textiles Festival, this year entitled “Blossoming Phu Ka: Nan Silver and Textiles to ASEAN 2018”.

Deputy Governor of Nan Wiboon Wawbundit chaired the opening of the Nan Silver & Textiles Festival organized in accordance with the wishes of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to promote the province’s silver and textiles while stimulating its tourism appeal.

The event was organized by Nan’s Office of Industry, Office of Finance, Office of Community Development and its silver and textile making clusters and is on until February 18 in the Kuang Muang Nan area.

Activities within the festival include an exhibition of traditional Nan textiles and ancient silver jewelry, demonstrations of silver and textile making, free silver polishing, sales of high quality silver and textiles from noted OTOP makers and a limited edition collection of silver and fabric by famed designer Prapakas Angsusingha, who designed the 2017 Miss Thailand Universe national dress. Fashion shows featuring designs submitted for the “Nan Young Designer Award 2018” will also take place.

National News Bureau Of Thailand | Fifth Nan Silver & Textiles Festival underway