Officials from Wat Chedi Luang and the municipality gathered at Wat Chedi Luang on yesterday to announce this year’s Inthakin Festival — the annual ceremony of floral offerings to the city pillar — scheduled to run from 13th to 19th May at Wat Chedi Luang. The Inthakin ceremony is rooted in ancient Lanna belief, invoking the city pillar for protection, peace and rain to ensure fertile lands.