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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

1st > 4th: CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL

1st > 4th: CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL Annual display includes cultural shows, exhibitions, competitions, sales and the BIG parade from Navarat Bridge to Suan Buakhaad (public park) inside the SW corner of the city moat.

3rd > 4th: TRADITIONAL MARKET

3rd > 4th: TRADITIONAL MARKET This month's installation of the ethnic and Lanna traditional market will feature an exhibition on how flowers are inseparable from the traditional way of life. Lots of activities from 9am - 8pm at Lanna Cultural School (behind Prince Royal College). More info at 053-244231, 053-306612.

3rd > 5th: PAHSIN DTEENJOK (Traditional Tube-skirt) FESTIVAL, MAE CHAEM

3rd > 5th: PAHSIN DTEENJOK (Traditional Tube-skirt) FESTIVAL, MAE CHAEM Mae Chaem is the quiet district at the far side of Doi Inthanon, famed for its weaving and embroidery of the traditional long tube-skirt. Activities include weaving demonstrations and competitions, sale of pahsin, and cultural performances. Contact 053-485111.

3rd > 28th: "9 STYLES"

3rd > 28th: "9 STYLES" Painting exhibition by 9 artists from Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai - Somboon Soong-kao, Santi Tammarat, Ketkeaw Soong-kao, Tanakorn Srisoi, Siriporn Iamsuwan, Kittisak Sriboonrod, Shinoret Maneechan, Sorapong Taweesombat and Pirak Oon-charoen. This is the 54th exhibition of 9 Art Gallery / Architect Studio, Chiang Rai. The exhibition will be from 10 am - 8 pm (closed on Monday). More info at 0-5371-9110.

UNTIL 4TH: "OUT THERE"

UNTIL 4TH: "OUT THERE" Outdoor exhibition by six new established artists: Udom Chimpakdee, Chatchawan Nilsakul, Siripan Kidd, Orawan Kusonsong, Opas Chomchuen and Naruemon Piansart. The exhibition is being held in a private garden and lamyai (longan) orchard. Works include sculptures and installations exploring space, voicing environment concerns and offering cultural and social comments. The exhibition is held at Doitam village, Hangdong, Chiang Mai. Open every day from 10 am - 6 pm. Contact 0-5344-1572, 08-7187-4243 or siripankidd@yahoo.com, doitam@gmail.com.

UNTIL 9TH: ART EXHIBITION FROM GERMANY

UNTIL 9TH: ART EXHIBITION FROM GERMANY CMU Art Museum is presenting a contemporary art exhibition from Germany - "The Scenic Eye: Visual Arts and the Theatre". Open 9 am to 5 pm. (closed on Monday). Contact 053-218280.

10TH FEB >5TH MAR: "SERM'S 12 YEARS"

10TH FEB >5TH MAR: "SERM'S 12 YEARS" Art exhibition by Serm Watcharin will be held at Gallerie Panisa (189 Mahidol Rd., opposite TOYOTA showroom near the airport). Open Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm. Tel. 0-5320-2779. The opening will be on Friday 9th February at 6 pm.

10TH > 18TH: MAE HONG SON MUANG SAM MORK (‘Three Fogs') FESTIVAL

10TH > 18TH: MAE HONG SON MUANG SAM MORK (‘Three Fogs') FESTIVAL Annual festival held at the province's main stadium - stalls with souvenirs, agricultural products, local foods etc. Plus cultural shows featuring local and hill-people performances. Tel. 053-612982-3.

13th - 15th: STRAWBERRY FAIR

13th - 15th: STRAWBERRY FAIR Annual Fair in Samoeng District with lots of strawberry shops and displays. More info at 053-487115, 053-487103.

16th: PIANO CONCERT - CARLYN MORENUS

16th: PIANO CONCERT - CARLYN MORENUSEAmerican pianist Carlyn Morenus will be playing music of Hayden, Schubert and other American composers including Copeland, Gershwin, and Ginastera. The concert will be at AUA Auditorium, Ratchadamnoen Road, 7.30 am. Admission 200 baht.

24th: CHARITY CONCERT FOR ORPHANS

24th: CHARITY CONCERT FOR ORPHANS Played by Mom Luang Assanee Pramote and other honored musicians, the concert will be at Intanin Room, Four Seasons Resort. All proceedings go to Viengphing Orphans Home. Ticket price 750 baht with a lucky draw chance to win free hotel rooms in holidays, spa courses or cooking courses. Special privilege from the hotel, guest can have al fresco BBQ dinner at only 1,250 baht (exc. tax and service charge). Seats are limited, please reserve. More info contact 053-298181.

27th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP

27th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (ten minutes' walk from the Night Bazaar). 284th meeting - The Tree of Immeasurable Wealth - Inside and Outside of Rmeet Society, Highland Laos, a talk by Dr. Guido Sprenger. The INTG has been hosting talks, mainly about aspects of Southeast Asian culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact Brian Hubbard, 053-213972.

The Other 11 Months

January