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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

28th Jan. - 14th Feb: Chinese New Year at Central

28th Jan. - 14th Feb: Chinese New Year at Central To celebrate, every branch of Central Department Store in Thailand is offering this opportunity: on any one day between 28th Jan and 14th Feb, if you make a purchase from each of Marks & Spencer's B2S and Super Sport you will receive a "Central Chinese New Year 2005 Coupon". This will qualify you for the lottery to win a gold necklace, or a 200 baht discount coupon for Unif products. You will also qualify for a "Central Let's Celebrate Coupon" which gives details of discounts available from 10 - 50%. And, if you are a Central Card Member, you qualify for five Central Chinese New Year 2005 Coupons when you spend over 3,000 baht at the same store on the same day.

Beginning of February: Strawberry Booth

Beginning of February: Strawberry Booth TAT will host the Strawberry Booth at the beginning of February 2005 in Samoeng District, Chiang Mai. For further information, please contact 0-5348-7105.

4th - 6th: Chiang Mai Flower Festival

4th - 6th: Chiang Mai Flower Festival The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing the 28th Chiang Mai Flower Festival from 4th - 6th February. At this event, there will be a procession of flower-decorated cars, along with flowers and plants. The festival will be held at Nong Buak Haad Public Park. For more information, call: 0-5322-1045.

4th - 6th: Fine Arts Animation 2005 (IDEAS FOR FUN)

4th - 6th: Fine Arts Animation 2005 (IDEAS FOR FUN) The Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University will host a Fine Arts Animation 2005 (IDEAS FOR FUN) exhibition on 4th - 6th February, from 12.30- 4.30 pm. at the Theatre Room of the Art and Cultural Hall, Chiang Mai University. The Fine Arts Animation 2005 (IDEAS FOR FUN) has been organized in order to present animation art work. For further details, please contact: 0-5321-8280.

4th - 25th: A contemporary art exhibition

4th - 25th: A contemporary art exhibition entitled "Earth, Mountains, Rivers, Ocean and Sky" organized to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's 6th cycle (72nd birthday). The exhibition will be open to the public on 4th - 25th February, from 9 am - 5 pm, at Rim Nan Art Hall, Amphur Muang Nan - Wang Tha Pha Road (Km 20). For further information, please contact: 0-9962-1332, 0-1322-2912.

5th - 27th: The Faculty of Art at Rajamongkol Lanna Technical University

5th - 27th: The Faculty of Art at Rajamongkol Lanna Technical University (Jed Yod) invites members of the public to an art exhibition to celebrate the final graduation of last year's BA Arts students (2-year post-graduate diploma leading to a Bachelor Degree), or majoring in Fine Arts, Sculpture or Print Art. At the Art and Cultural Exhibition Hall, Second Floor, Chiang Mai University, 9 am - 5 pm (closed Monday). Official opening 5th February, 2005 at 6 pm. For further information, please contact: 0-5321-8280

9th - 25th: Kasemsak Tranucharat

9th - 25th: Kasemsak Tranucharat is hosting an exhibition entitled "Human" at the Art Gallery, Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University. For more information call: 0-5328-4327, 0-1837-7447.

11th - 13th: Pha Sin Dteen Chok Festival

11th - 13th: Pha Sin Dteen Chok Festival at Mae Chaem District Office, featuring stage performances, a products fair, beauty contest, woven clothes contest and ethnic performances. For more information, call: 0-5348-5111

12th Feb - 9th Mar: 'Saan Rak Saan Silp Nai Thin Lanna'

12th Feb - 9th Mar: 'Saan Rak Saan Silp Nai Thin Lanna' (Weaving the Strings of Lanna Arts), an exhibition featuring the work of Theerayuth and Oraphin Suebthim, at 9 Art Gallery/ Architect Studio, opening 12th February at 7 pm. at 9 Art Gallery/ Architect Studio, Chiang Rai. For further details, please contact: 0-5371-9110.

14th: Valentine's Day

14th: Valentine's Day Thai Elephant Conservation Center and TAT are organizing a wedding ceremony for 19 couples on elephants at the Conservation Center, Lampang. Couples wanting to marry in an exotic atmosphere should apply to the organizer beforehand. For information, call: 0-5424-7876, or 0-1885-3708.

19th: Mae Sa Elephant Camp

19th: Mae Sa Elephant Camp and TAT has recently proclaimed a world record for the biggest and most expensive elephant painting ever made. You can see for yourself 19th February at Mae Sa Elephant Camp. For more information call: 0-5320-6247-8.

20th: Chiang Mai Ballet School

20th: Chiang Mai Ballet School is organizing ballet shows entitled "Manohra Fantasy" and "Sleeping Beauty" at the Kad Theater in Central Kad Suan Kaew. The only performances 20th February, at 13:30 and 19:00. Tickets at: 500 baht, 300 baht and 200 baht. All proceeds to the Autistic Center Chiang Mai and the Red Cross (Chiang Mai). For further information, please contact: 0-5326-0373 or 0-1881-1114

Until 28th Feb: 'Christian Develter Revealed'

Until 28th Feb: 'Christian Develter Revealed' An exhibition entitled 'Christian Develter Revealed' presently open to the public and featuring a variety of new paintings, at the Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Hua Hin. This exhibition was organized by La Luna Gallery, Chiang Mai. For opening hours, admission fees and other items, please contact: 0-9635-7667.