Cat Cools Off Under Umbrellas

A cat cools off in the shade under a display of umbrellas today. The black kitty was seen at the Bo Sang umbrella festival in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand. The annual event has been held for almost four decades and celebrates the ancient umbrella making tradition from the village. Locals began making them centuries ago when a Buddhist monk from the area travelled to neighbouring Burma, returning to his home with the newly learned umbrella making technique. Each year, villagers celebrate their tradition by lining the streets with bright, intricately decorated umbrellas.