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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

3rd - 6th Feb : Southeast Asian Film Festival

3rd - 6th Feb : Southeast Asian Film Festival This festival will be screening contemporary films that explore regional issues and human rights struggles within mainland Southeast Asia. The program will be interactive, offering audiences, directors, producers, NGO representatives, students, and academics the opportunity to get together. The event will take place at Payap University Mae Khao Campus (behind Carrefour) in the Sirindhorn Learning Resource Center. All films will have English subtitles and presentations will be bilingual Thai / English. Free Admission. For more information, http://filmfestival.payap.ac.th or facebook: Payap Lifescapes.

4th - 6th Feb : 35th Chiang Mai Flower Festival

4th - 6th Feb : 35th Chiang Mai Flower Festival  See the floral procession, garden and flower decoration, and enjoy music in the garden and the beauty queen pageant at Nawarat Bridge, Buak Had Park and Thapae Gate.

11th - 13th Feb : Strawberry Festival in Samoeng

11th - 13th Feb : Strawberry Festival in Samoeng  Lanna Arts and Crafts Exhibition by Lanna artisans such as wood carving, pottery, paper carving, lantern art, silverware, basketry, lacquerware and many other crafts at CM Art & Cultural Center (Three Kings Monument). For more info, contact 053-217 793.

13th Feb : We Love Dogs Concert

13th Feb : We Love Dogs Concert  Xavier Flute Studio proudly presents the charity concert, ‘We Love Dogs’. All proceeds go to dog charities in Chiang Mai. Enjoy good music, great food, shopping dog goods and veterinarian consultants. From 2-6 pm at the outdoor stage, Payap University (Keaw Nawarat Campus). Ticket price 200 (adults) and 100 baht (students), available at concert only. For more information, please call (053) 820 464 or facebook: Xavierflutestudio.

18th - 20th Feb : Le Tour d’Angkhang 2011

18th - 20th Feb : Le Tour d’Angkhang 2011 Take a trip to Angkhang Mountain and enjoy the special healthy meals provided by famous chefs. For more information and reservation, call (053) 810 765-8 ext. 104, 108 or (086) 117 9774, (081) 472 1274 and (081) 366 4269.

19th Feb - 30th Apr : FlorESSENCE: The Essence of Modern Flower Design

19th Feb - 30th Apr : FlorESSENCE: The Essence of Modern Flower Design The photograph and flower installations exhibition by Sakul Intakul at Tamarind Village. For more information, (053) 418 896-9 or reservation@tamarindvillage.com.

Throughout February

Sat 5th Feb – river cruise in a scorpion-tailed boat along Ping River

Sat 12th Feb – Religious route to Doi Suthep

Sat 19th Feb – Old town and new town tour (Nimmanhaeminda Road)

Sat 26th Feb – Temple tour around city moat

Meeting point at Chiang Mai Art and Cultural Museum, Three Kings Monument. 9am – midday. Reservations, call (080) 122 1223, (087) 183 7552, (085) 715 5886 or cmgreencity@gmail.com.

Don't Miss Corner

Thailand Antiques (House of Happiness)

Priceless high-class antiques are collected here. For example, Buddha images from different eras or best choice ornaments are on the shelf for you to select. Managed by the owner who has over 10 years experience, this place is well accepted by many antique collectors. Located in Baan Tawai area, Hangdong District. For more information, tel. 053-434 464.

CPT Leather

If you love leatherwear and accessories, this is the up-to-date leather center that has a wide range of leather products ranging from bags, shoes, belts, clothes and so on. Prices are varied on different leather types such as snake and crocodile skin, cow hide and sheep skin. Every piece has been cut, sewn and decorated by our authentic craftsmen. For tourists and travelers, we also have wheeled suitcases and business briefcases for your selection. Besides, you can choose and pre-order to your satisfaction at the reasonable prices. Discount 20% for Chiang Mai Tourist Guide readers.
Tel. 053-304 782-3

9w Café

Throughout February, enjoy special menus in a romantic setting at 9w Café. Each menu is designed to evoke each step of love; “Puppy Love” (German Bratwurst Classic style), “In Love” (Mushroom Cream Soup and Rainbow Trout Lemon Salad), “Let’s Wedding” (Romantic Lasagna Rock Lobster Cake or Grilled Chicken Breast with Parmigian sauce), and “Honeymoon Forever Love” (Opera Jelly Mix Fruit).
For reservations, call 053- 232 199.

Le Coq d’Or

Throughout February, invest in an unforgettable evening of luxury at Le Coq d’Or and begin your romantic evening with a Rolls-Royce picking you up (and returning you) in style to your hotel or residence. Price: 50,000 baht per couple. On Valentine’s Day, celebrate your Valentine’s Day with a 5 course special meal with a complimentary glass of pink champagne, red roses and a cute chocolate set! 6,000 baht per couple
Tel. 053-141 555

The Other 11 Months

January