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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

4th US NATIONAL DAY

4th US NATIONAL DAY: All US passport holders and their guests invited to another year’s incredible party, 2-8 p.m. American Consulate General, 387 Wichayanond Road, Chiang Mai. This year’s extravaganza will include burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, American soft drinks and beers, patriotic fun and crafts, prizes and entertainments on the hour – with everything from Payap Choral Group on. Admission B.50 for adults, B.20 for children. For more info., call 053-252629, or e-mail: clochiangmai@state.gov

Till 15th VISIONS OF VIETNAM

Till 15th VISIONS OF VIETNAM: La Luna Gallery is proud to present the art exhibition ‘White Mornings and Green Buffaloes’ by 12 Vietnamese artists, some well-established and some young upcoming artists, noon - 10 p.m., at La Luna Gallery, Charoenrajd Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai. More information: 0-9635-7667.

Till 16th SEEING THE SURROUNDINGS

Till 16th SEEING THE SURROUNDINGS:The “Fly With Me to Another World” project is working in collaboration with the French Cultural Festival and the AARA (About Art Related Activites), Bangkok. Activities include workshops, lectures and field trips. There will be a Community Art Workshop by Bruno Serralongue. In addition, a Children’s Workshop will be hosted by Nathalie Boutin and Serge Comte on 12nd July, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Finally, the famous philosopher, Nicolas Bourriaud will conduct a seminar on 12th July at 7.30 p.m. All these events will take place at Hariphunchai National Museum Lamphun, Intayongyod Rd., A.Muang, Lamphun. (For more details: www.flywithmeproject.org) For more information: 0-5389-0277.

Till 22nd THE INFLUENTIAL SRI LANKA

Till 22nd THE INFLUENTIAL SRI LANKA: Gong Dee Studio presents Photo Exhibition ‘The Influential Sri Lanka’ by Angela Srisomwongwathana, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., everyday, at Gong Dee Studio, Soi 1, Nimmanhemin Rd., T.Suthep, A.Muang, Chiang Mai. More information: 0-5322-2230.

Till 31st THE AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE

Till 31st THE AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE: Nationwide. Thailand’s annual 2-month shopping extravaganza from since 1 June until 31 July, 2004, offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of up to 50% and promotional offers being extended by participating department stores and retail outlets along the popular tourist destinations of Chiang Mai. For more information contact TAT Northern Office Region 053-248604, 245607.

Till 31st THE PROTECTION OF THAI HERITAGE

Till 31st THE PROTECTION OF THAI HERITAGE: Hariphunchai National Museum in Lamphun have organized ‘The Protection of Thai Heritage, the Ways of Local Peoples and Lanna Lacquerware’, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Wednesday to Sunday), at Hariphunchai National Museum Lamphun, Intayongyod Rd., A.Muang, Lamphun. For more information: 053 511186.

30th ELVIS MEMORIES 2004

30th ELVIS MEMORIES 2004: The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel invited to recall the words of songs from Elvis on 30th July – 11th August 9 p.m. – midnight, at The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Sridonchai Rd., Chiang Mai. For more information: 053 283900

6th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP

6th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP: (Tuesday) Monthly Lecture, 19.30, “The Impact of Air Quality on Chiang Mai Residents”. A talk and presentation by Dr. Duangchan Apaavaatjrut Charoenmuang at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Rd. Five minutes walk from the Night Bazaar. All welcome.

8th – 9th AIDS COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE FAIR IN CHIANG MAI

8th – 9th AIDS COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE FAIR IN CHIANG MAI: at Hotel Lotus Pang Suan Kaew, A. Muang, Chiang Mai. Participants to the fair will have the opportunity to exchange lessons with persons living with HIV/AIDS in the places where they live and work. This Fair is designed for participants who represent the group of people with whom they live and/or work such as relatives, NGOs, businesses, United Nations theme groups or local communities. For more information contact E-mail: derouwm@unaids.org Web site: www.unitar.org/acp

11th – 30th YOUNG BODHISATTVA 2004

11th – 30th YOUNG BODHISATTVA 2004: International Buddhist Leadership Training for Spiritual Resurgence and Social Innovation. The program, as a part of a three-year Young Buddhist Capacity Building Program (2004-2006) for INEB members, is developed so as to promote leadership for spiritual resurgence, respect for other faiths as well as social innovation among young people of the Buddhist communities in Asia. For more information contact E-mail: ineboffice@yahoo.com

14th FRENCH NATIONAL DAY (Wednesday)

17th – 7th AUGUST THE DIFFERENCES OF PURITY

17th – 7th AUGUST THE DIFFERENCES OF PURITY: Gallery Panisa organizes an art exhibition ‘The Differences of Purity’ by Ajarn Wancharoen Japakang, a famous artist of Thailand, with Siraprapa Japakang and Korean artist, Yang Ockkhee, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., at Gallery Panisa, Mahidol Rd., T.Haiya, A.Muang, Chiang Mai. More information: 0-5320-2779.

24th – 25th LANNA ORCHESTRA

24th – 25th LANNA ORCHESTRA: he Faculty of Fine Art, Chiang Mai University invited to enjoy a show featuring a contemporary Lanna orchestra combined with a production of the song n’ dance act Doi Suthep-Burkfah-Amorn at Chiang Mai University Meeting Hall, T.Suthep, Chiang Mai.For more information: 0-5394-4817.

31st ASALAHA PUJA, Sunday

31st ASALAHA PUJA, Sunday Celebration of the Buddha’s first sermon after enlightenment. Enchanting candlelit processions round temples in the evening.

1st August BUDDHIST LENT (Khau Pansa)

1st August BUDDHIST LENT (Khau Pansa): Beginning of the three-month ‘rains retreat’ when monks keep to their temples, meditate. Coincides with the rice-planting/transplanting season.