Mango and Chachoengsao's Best Festival 55th

The 55th Mango and Chachoengsao's Best Festival for the year 2069 (2569 BE) will be held from April 3rd to 12th, 2069 (2569 BE) at Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan School, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province. This festival aims to promote the development of quality mango production, coupled with expanding marketing channels for farmers to sell their quality produce directly to consumers at fair prices. It also serves as a platform to widely promote and publicize mangoes, agricultural products, processed goods, and Chachoengsao's specialties. Additionally, it provides opportunities for producers to sell their goods and products directly to consumers and to upgrade product quality to meet market standards. Activities within the festival include agricultural product competitions such as Golden Nam Dok Mai Mangoes, Number 4 Nam Dok Mai Mangoes, Rhinoceros Mangoes, Kaew Tuaek Mangoes, Kheow Sawoei Mangoes, Nam Hom Coconut, Pineapple, Betta Fish, and Chicken Eggs. There will also be an academic exhibition on agriculture, as well as sales of mangoes and other agricultural products like plant seedlings, community enterprise products, products from farmer women's groups, Young Smart Farmer groups, and large-scale farming groups, along with food and specialties from Chachoengsao. Chachoengsao Province is a major mango-producing region in the country, with a total annual production of over 10,483 tons. These are sold both domestically and exported internationally, generating an economic value of approximately 420 million baht per year, creating continuous employment and income for farmers in the area. Farmers in Chachoengsao Province are committed to developing product quality to meet standards and ensure safety, through certifications such as GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and Geographical Indication (GI) registration, to build consumer confidence. They also receive support from the government in production, marketing, and packaging. The organization of the Mango and Chachoengsao's Best Festival is another important mechanism to promote "Chachoengsao Mangoes" as a provincial soft power, creating widespread recognition and reinforcing Chachoengsao Province's image as a sustainable producer of quality mangoes in the country.