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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

TILL 14th: ART COMPOSITION

TILL 14th: ART COMPOSITION. 17th Toshiba Art Competition 2005 “Bringing Good Things To Life” plus Watercolour Painting Exhibition by Eng-on Homsuwan until 26th February 2006. For more information, call 0-5321-8280

3rd – 5th: CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL

3rd – 5th: CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL. The flower festival opens with magnificent flower floats parading from the Railway Station to Buakhaat Park. Definitely a must for those wanting to see (and perhaps buy) some of this country’s abundant species of flowers. For more info, call TAT. 053-248604. (More info: The Elegant Flower Festival)

4th - 26th: ART THESIS EXHIBITION

4th - 26th: ART THESIS EXHIBITION 2005 by students from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (Northern Campus) at the gallery (2nd floor) Faculty of Fine Arts. For more information, call 0-5321-8280.

4th - 6th: PHASIN DTEENJOK (Traditional Tube-skirt) FESTIVAL, Mae Chaem

4th - 6th: PHASIN DTEENJOK (Traditional Tube-skirt) FESTIVAL, Mae Chaem. This is an annual fair featuring varieties of expertly-embroidered tube skirts, the other side of Doi Inthanon in the district of Mae Jaem. You can also enjoy weaving demonstrations by experts, as well as a phasin dteenjok contest. Take a look too at local hill tribe lifestyles and culture, and get to know Lanna music and food. Head for the Mae Jaem district office, particularly on the 5th Feb. at 09.00 when the big phasin dteenjok decorated parade begins. For more info. call Mae Jaem district office 053-485111.

4th - 5th: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAM COAT

4th - 5th: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAM COAT. The classic play of Joseph’s adventure, directed by some of the most famous Thai theatrical directors, at Kad Theatre, Central Kadsuankeaw at 7 pm only. Organized by Voice Studio, tickets as 300, 500, 800, and 1000 baht. For more info and reservation call 053-410123, 01-6024441.

CERAMIC EXHIBITION – “THE QUIET PATH”

CERAMIC EXHIBITION – “THE QUIET PATH” - by Panchalee Satirasart, an art exhibition displayed several times in Japan, Korea and Australia, at Central Airport Plaza Chiang Mai. Grand opening on 9th February at 6 pm. More information, call 0-5321-1724, 0-5394-4817, 0-9557-4134.

12th: MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY

12th: MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY. Lions Chiang Mai Inthanon in cooperation with JJ market are organizing a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for those who enjoy having afternoon tea in a lovely garden. The party running from 3:30 pm at JJ market includes a tea-making demonstration. Participants are welcome to enjoy a fancy hat competition. Ticket prices 500 and 1000 baht. All income goes to a hill tribe weir project. For info and reservation, call 053-219313, 053-213664.

13th: MAKHA BUCHA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

14th: VALENTINE’S DAY Valentine’s Day Lanna-style wedding on elephant back.

14th: VALENTINE’S DAY Valentine’s Day Lanna-style wedding on elephant back. Lampang Elephant Conservation Centre, Lampang, warmly invites every couple to tie the knot during an elephant-ride wedding ceremony. 30,000 baht per couple, covering all expenses - wedding clothes and dinner. Also featuring is a wedding parade in Lanna style with more than 50 elephants. Register before 10 Feb. For more info, call Elephant Conservation Centre 053-228101, 01-8853708.

14th Feb – 14th March: “ARTS FOR ANIMALS”

14th Feb – 14th March: “ARTS FOR ANIMALS”, an art exhibition by 5th year students from Department of Printmaking, Painting and Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University, inspired by nature and depicting relationships between humans and nature. Chiang Mai Zoo. Grand opening will 14th February at 6 pm. For more information, call 0-5321-1724, 0-5394-4817, 0-6370-2009.

18th: The Roots of Asian Sound

18th: The Roots of Asian Sound. World music concert featuring contemporary Lanna sound by Chang Sa-ton Band from the Faculty of Fine Arts, CMU and a band from Singapore, Ankara. To be held at CMU Art Museum at 2 pm and 7 pm. For more information, call 0-5321-1724, 0-5394-4817, 0-1530-6483

25th: CHARITY CINEMA EVENT ‘Dek Doh’ (Innocence)

25th: CHARITY CINEMA EVENT ‘Dek Doh’ (Innocence). A Thai film about the innocent life of hill tribe children in Mae Doh village, Amphoe Samuang, directed by Nisa Kongsri and Areeya Chumsai. Thai language, first show: 2.30 - 4.25 P.M. - Japanese subtitles. Second show: 5.00 – 6.55 P.M. - English subtitles (No admission charge). Further info at www.pigonine.com

The Other 11 Months

January