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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

29th April – 2nd Chiang Mai Packaging & Machinery 2004

29th April – 2nd Chiang Mai Packaging & Machinery 2004, A&T Exhibition Thai Co., Ltd., Organization of Thailand will hold a technology exhibition and sell products, packages and factory equipment for entrepreneurs of handicrafts, instant food, presents, gifts and related business in the North at Lanna Hall Central Airport Chiang Mai. For more details contact The Thai Chamber of Commerce 053-223256.

1st April – 14th LANNA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

1st April – 14th LANNA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS The 1st Rak Dontree Lanna Project has recently organized Lanna instrument lessons. For more details contact Duriya Dontree Lanna 053-816721.

1st NATIONAL LABOR DAY

1st NATIONAL LABOR DAY: National holiday.

1st – 22nd SHADOW WORKSHOP

1st – 22nd SHADOW WORKSHOP, at Dhamma Park Foundation and Gallery, A. Pasang, Lamphun. The “Fly with Me to Another World” project is organizing a Shadow Play Workshop entitled “Pasang Shadows”. The workshop is hosted by Monthatip Suksopha, The Wandering Moon Performance Group and Endless Journey. For more information: 053-890277.

2nd Weekend MANGO FAIR

2nd Weekend MANGO FAIR: This agricultural fair takes place in the Sansai district of Chiang Mai over the second weekend in May. Activities are: beauty contest, parade and cultural show.

5th CORONATION DAY

5th CORONATION DAY: National holiday.

5th CHIANG MAI CITY MERIT-MAKING

5th CHIANG MAI CITY MERIT-MAKING in Lanna tradition. Merit-making ceremonies are held on this day for blessings and the people’s happiness. The tradition helps to encourage people to do good things. Ceremonies are held simultaneously at all gates and corners from early morning to noon. More details contact TAT Northern Office Region 1 (053) 248604, 248607.

5th LAMPANG CITY MERIT-MAKING

5th LAMPANG CITY MERIT-MAKING at Thammasart University, Lampang Extension, Amphoe Muang. A ceremony to pay respects to Lampang city pillar (lak muang), and also extend the life of the city. A procession takes a bai sri (floral) offering from the four corners of the city. For more details contact Lampang Municipal Office (054) 219211-7 ext.297.

5th CEREMONY PAYING RESPECTS TO POR JAO TIP CHANG

5th CEREMONY PAYING RESPECTS TO POR JAO TIP CHANG, annual ceremony including a procession in which participants wear traditional Lanna style dress to pay respects to the Founding Father of Lampang, Por Jao (Prince) Tip Chang (also known as phraya Sulawa Luechai Songkram) at Por Jao Tip Chang Statue, Amphur Muang Lampang. For more details contact Lampang Tourism Association (054) 224845.

7th NATIONAL PLOUGHING CEREMONY

7th NATIONAL PLOUGHING CEREMONY Magnificent ancient Brahman ritual forecasting agricultural products for the next rice growing period. The event comprises a series of ceremonies conducted by Phraya Reak Na, high-ranking official who wears a colorful traditional costume. Held at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, but shown on TV across the country. Govt. holiday, but banks open.

7th The CMU Art Museum And Valentine Willie Fine Art: CHANG FEE MING

7th The CMU Art Museum And Valentine Willie Fine Art: CHANG FEE MING The CMU Art Museum and Valentine Willie Fine Art are presenting a painting exhibition entitled Chang Fee Ming at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, 18.00 p.m. For more information: 053-944833.

Approx. 10 – to end May LYNCHEE FAIR

Approx. 10 – to end May LYNCHEE FAIR, Chiang Rai’s lynchee harvest is sufficient reason for a celebration. The Lynchee Fair features displays of agricultural products and handicrafts and a beauty contest to select Miss Lynchee.

11st – 27th TOUR CHIANG MAI WITH WATER COLORS

11st – 27th TOUR CHIANG MAI WITH WATER COLORS A water color painting exhibition and demonstration by a group of artists from the Art Education Services. For more details contact Chiang Mai University Art Museum 053-944833.

27th - June 2nd SAO INTHAKIN (ANCIENT CITY PILLAR) FESTIVAL

27th - June 2nd SAO INTHAKIN (ANCIENT CITY PILLAR) FESTIVAL, EChiang Mai. Held to invoke the blessings of peace, happiness and prosperity for the city and its people. Procession of auspicious Buddha image and other activities from and at Wat Chedi Luang for seven days and nights in the 7th lunar month. More details contact TAT Northern Office Region 1 Tel. 053-248604, 248607.

2nd June DOI SUTHEP PILGRIMAGE

2nd June DOI SUTHEP PILGRIMAGE In the evening, worshippers gather to light candles and walk the 7 km. pilgrimage up to the temple on Doi Suthep.

INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP TALK

INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP TALK: Usually second Tuesday at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Jareon Prathet Road, five minutes walk from the Night Bazaar. 7.30 p.m. All welcome.