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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

2nd - 4th: TRADITIONAL BOAT RACES

2nd - 4th: TRADITIONAL BOAT RACES: Pichit - One of Thailand's most spectacular regattas takes place annually on the first Friday and weekend of September on the Nan River. Join the cheering spectators on the river bank at Wat Tha Luang pier, as the local men paddle, and the local women dance to urge them on. For more information, check out TAT Northern Regional Office - Area 3 (Phitsanulok), Tel: 0-5525 2742, 0-5525 2743.

6th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP LECTURE

6th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP LECTURE: 19.30 Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (10-min walk from Night Bazaar) Reconciliation in Southern Thailand: Lessons from past attempts and present directions. Speaker Mark Tamthai. INTG has been hosting talks by a variety of academic and other specialists, mainly about aspects of SE Asian culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. All welcome. Voluntary small donation for expenses. Further details convenor Brian Hubbard, 053-213972.

9th: DEBUSSY FESTIVAL PART TWO

9th: DEBUSSY FESTIVAL PART TWO: starts 4 pm with VDO presetantation of Nijinski's ballet to Debussy's music (free admission). At 7.30 pm there will be a piano concert showcasing music by Debussy, Chopin, Ravel, Satie, Ives, and Rachmaninoff, performed by Bennett Lerner and friends, ticket price 250 baht. All at Gong Dee Gallery, Nimmanhaeminda Road. For more information, call Jan Verwers at 053 - 868 209, or 09-757 9875, e-mail: jansak@loxinfo.co.th

Till October: SOUNDS OF THAILAND

Till October: SOUNDS OF THAILAND, contemporary art exhibition by Amorn Pingpimai, held daily from 9.00 - 18.00 at Gallerie Panisa on Mahidol Road. Opening ceremony on 9th September at 18.00. For more information, call 053-202779.

9th - 10th: TRADITIONAL THAI MUSIC CONTEST

9th - 10th: TRADITIONAL THAI MUSIC CONTEST: Art and Culture Center, Payap University, is organizing a series of performance including contests playing traditional Thai music by high school students, orchestral pieces by university students, discussion forum on traditional music, and more. The contests start from nine o'clock onwards at the New Library Building, Payap University. For more information, contact 053-851478 # 270.

12th - 18th: OTOP GRAND SALE

12th - 18th: OTOP GRAND SALE, Civilized Lanna - Department of Community Development in collaboration with the OTOP network arranges an OTOP trade fair with fun activities each day, with demonstrations of cooking, woodcarving, puppet shows, ceramic painting, and more. The event is held in the compound of Chiang Mai University Arts Museum. For more information, call 05-0324939.

UNTIL 30th: LONGAN BEER FESTIVAL

UNTIL 30th: LONGAN BEER FESTIVAL at Beer Garden Lanna Pavilion, Mae Ping Coffee Shop and Rendezvous Lobby Lounge, The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. A variety of Thai and foreign dishes and desserts made with longan as main ingredient - such as Wing Bean Salad with longan and prawns, Duck Breast with longan in orange sauce, Green Curry with beef and longan, Barbecue Pork Spare Rib with longan sauce in sizzling platter, Sweetened Sticky Rice with longan cake; plus Longan Tart, Longan Pie, Longan Cheese Cake. For more information or reservation, call 053-283900 ext. 7217.

Till November: A PIECE OF PAI

Till November: A PIECE OF PAI: Chinese Village - photo exhibition by Wanpen Sangmee on display daily from 14.00 - 21.00 at Mitthai Art Gallery in Pai. For more information, call 06-9102718, or e-mail: mitthaiart@hotmail.com

The Other 11 Months

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