Mackerel ice cream becomes star attraction at Maeklong Festival

The Maeklong Mackerel Festival in Samut Songkhram province has taken a delightful turn with a unique signature item – Mackerel Ice Cream.

The frozen dessert, designed to resemble the iconic fish, comes in four delicious flavours: Thai tea, chocolate, strawberry, and milk.

The news broke out on the festival’s Facebook page, leading to a rapid viral spread. The post received over 2,000 likes and shares, with fans expressing their appreciation for the creative idea. They tagged friends and prepared to try the new delicacy from December 8 to 17.

The Mackerel Ice Cream’s cute appearance contributes to its popularity among foodies and tourists. The ingenious dessert not only honours Samut Songkhram’s renowned mackerel but also offers an innovative treat to festival-goers.

A viral post has sparked a wave of interest, with a flurry of comments and shares.

“Mackerel Ice Cream, the signature item of Samut Songkhram province, comes in four flavours: Thai tea, chocolate, strawberry, and milk. Try it at the Maeklong Mackerel Festival from December 8 to 17.”

The creative idea has captured the hearts of many, who have tagged their close friends to share the news and are gearing up to sample the treat at the festival.

The Mackerel Ice Cream is an exciting addition to the Maeklong Mackerel Festival, offering a unique and delightful experience for attendees. Its popularity further underscores the province’s ongoing dedication towards promoting its local produce in creative and innovative ways, reported KhaoSod.

The festival, which runs for 10 days starting today, December 8, until December 17, promises not just a celebration of Samut Songkhram’s favourite fish, but also an opportunity to sample this inventive dessert. The Mackerel Ice Cream, with its distinctive shape and variety of flavours, is sure to be a highlight of the event, drawing in both locals and tourists alike.

In related news, social media has been abuzz lately with the newest delicacy at Wat Arun, the Arun Amarin temple, which is a Bangkok landmark. The Pop Icon 3D Ice Cream, a Thai and foreigner favourite, has now been reinvented into two new flavours, highlighting Thai culture and the historical drama, Love Destiny, or Prom Likit. Read more about this story HERE.