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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

2nd – 5th February : Lifescapes Southeast Asian Film Festival

2nd – 5th February : Lifescapes Southeast Asian Film Festival A public and free film showing with many contemporary films in both Thai and English, including Golden Slumbers, Lost Love, At The Horizon, Hiso and many more films from Southeast Asia, is being projected in the Mae Kao Campus library of Payap University. For more information contact http://filmfestival.payap.ac.th.

3rd – 5th : 36th Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2012

3rd – 5th : 36th Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2012  The 36th annual Flower Festival is coming up, with activities that include an exhibition and flower competitions, a flower parade starting on Saturday 4th February at 8 a.m. from Nawarat Bridge and ending at Suan Buak Haad Gardens, a Miss Flower Beauty Contest, a market selling OTOP and souvenirs from local shops at Suan Buak Haad Park and Thapae Gate. Also part of the occasion are music performances at Suan Buak Haad Park. Tel. 053-248 604 or 053-248 607.

4th- 29th : An exhibition of paintings: “Ganesha”

4th- 29th : An exhibition of paintings: “Ganesha”  Elephant-headed Ganesha is one of the best-known deities in the field of entertainment and as well as being well-known in Thailand, is widely worshipped in Hinduism. Artist Suriyun Wongyota has imaginatively painted the Hindu God in several of his relaxed poses. Go and see for yourself at 9 Art Gallery, Architect Studio, Chiang Rai, from 10 am to 8 pm daily except Monday. For more info tel. 053-719 110 or visit the website at www.9artgallery.com

5th – 25th : Darkroom Retreats 2012

5th – 25th : Darkroom Retreats 2012  Something out of the ordinary: experience here the dark side in the best possible way. Go into retreat with Pi Gu healing, and submit yourself to the spiritual dietary regime of the Universal Healing Tao and Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort, T. Luang Nua, A. Doi Saket, Chiang Mai. Participants are completely shielded from all external light sources and customary cuisines, experiencing the ancient Taoist/Chinese way of fasting customary during the higher spiritual retreats (or Pi Gu healing). The only sustenance provided to participants three times per day will be Chinese herbs, juices, sesame seeds, herbal detox teas and fruits For more info please tel. 053-921 200 or visit www.universal-tao.com/retreat/masterchia_retreats.html.

7th – 9th : Mae Chaem’s Annual Skirt-Weaving Festival

7th – 9th : Mae Chaem’s Annual Skirt-Weaving Festival  Mae Chaem’s Skirt-Weaving Festival will be held to celebrate this unique style of attire at Mae Chaem at the Mae Chaem District Administrative Office. At the fair, you can shop for handwoven products and other tribal handicrafts, and see the Miss Strawberry Beauty Contest. For more information, please call (053) 485 111.

25th : 8th Annual Run for Relief

25th : 8th Annual Run for Relief With all the political crises and the difficult conditions in Burma for the past decades, running has not been a choice. Many villagers have had to run wearing only flip flops and in some cases bare foot. This Saturday 25th, you will have a chance to walk (or run) in their shoes. Staged will be a 100-meter dash for small children and a five-kilo run/walk for adults, including the popular Flip Flop division. Free pairs of flip-flops for those giving it a try. Registration 7 am, Run 8 am, Dash 9 am at Huay Tung Tao Lake (five kms north of CM city on the Canal Road): 200 baht entry fee in the races, organized by Christians Concerned for Burma. Tel. 085-346 4404.

Don't Miss Corner

Lita Guesthouse

Lita Guesthouse is another first-rate choice for travelers, offering a very special overnight price of only 99 baht. This guesthouse comes up with the usual indispensable utilities for its guests, along with a complimentary drink, such as tea or coffee. With a cozy ambience and the friendly staff of Lita Guesthouse, guests will feel is if they’re at their own home. Lita is located on Moonmuang Road, in the soi near Wat Lam Chang. Tel. 081-034 4582.

In the Mood for Love @ Deck1

Celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14th February with your loved ones in a romantic candle light dinner setting at the most romantic spot in Chiang Mai. Start the night with a complimentary glass of Prosecco Sparkling Wine. Enjoy the four-course selection of the Western or the Thai Set Menu with the tunes of the live Jazz Band playing all the favourite love songs in the background. Moreover, capture the memory of the night with the complimentary printed couple or group photo taken on the decorated wooden deck by the Ping River. Only 1,400 baht per person. Tel 053-302 788.

Moxie ‘Must-have’ Dishes @ dusitD2

Discover the delightful experience of 7 dusitD2 signature dishes at Moxie Restaurant, such as D2 appetizers, wok-fried spaghetti with spicy Chiang Mai sausage, crispy wonton Pad Thai with shrimps, kaow soi, escabeche of shrimp tails with sweet a sour sauce, grilled pork neck with sticky rice + e-sarn sauce and baked baby pork ribs + sweet potato mash + spicy green papaya salad + bbq sauce. Select one of the above items and sip on dusitD2’s recommended drink ‘sangria mocktail’ - complimentary! Open daily from 10.30 am - 10pm. Until 29 February 2012. For more information, please call 053-999 999.

Hongtae Restaurant at Lanna Palace 2004 Hotel

Indulge yourself with the promotion offered by Hongtae Restaurant at Lanna Palace 2004 Hotel on Chang Klan Road. Every Wednesday and Thursday, come 5 pay 4 for all-you-can-eat Dim Sum buffet. This promotion is on offer until 12th February only. The restaurant is open daily from 10 am-2 pm. For more information or reservations, please call 053-819 277-8.

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