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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Till 3th TEXTILE EXHIBITION, LOCALLY-PRODUCED FABRICS

Till 3th TEXTILE EXHIBITION, LOCALLY-PRODUCED FABRICS: dyed with natural dyes by the Science and Technology Development Research Institute, Chiang Mai University at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, corner of Nimmanhemin Suthep Road. For more information contact 053 – 218280.

Through November SHORT ACTIVITY COURSES

Through November SHORT ACTIVITY COURSES: Chiang Inn Plaza is arranging hobby courses for interested persons, taught by experienced instructors. The activities include; Bead Stringing (Mon-Tues,1 – 3 p.m.), Candle Making (Wed – Fri, 1 – 6 p.m.), Art for Children (Sat, 1 – 3 p.m.), Yoga (Sat, 5 – 7 p.m.) and Batik Painting (Sun, 1 – 4 p.m.) from November 1st, 2003 weekly. For more information contact Chiang Inn Plaza, 4th floor, Tel. 0-5328-3085-7 ext. 101, 102, 112 and 126.

Till 9th THAI FOLK PUPPETS

Till 9th THAI FOLK PUPPETS: Exhibition and Performances by Vilawan Svetsreni and her Hobby Hut Puppet Troupe at Chiang Mai Arts and Culture Centre (The Three Kings Monument) open Tuesday – Sunday, 8.30 – 5 p.m. and Puppet Show on Saturday 25th October, 1st and 8th November 2003, at 6 p.m. (free admission). For more information call 053 217793.

1st - 2nd SAOLIN MARTIAL ARTS AND SHIANG HAI GYMNASTICs

1st - 2nd SAOLIN MARTIAL ARTS AND SHIANG HAI GYMNASTICs: by the Phuttakasetta Chiang Mai Foundation at 7 p.m. Gymnasium 1, 700th Anniversary Sports, behind the city hall. Fund-raising charity performances for poor children: tickets Bht 500, 200 & 100. For more info, phone (01) 681 0037.

1st – 28th PAINTING AND DRAWING

1st – 28th PAINTING AND DRAWING: The exhibition of Art by Mr. Chamnian Thongma at the Gong Dee Gallery on Nimmanhemin Rd., Soi 1, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, open daily 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. More information call 053 222230.

1st – 30th PRINTING EXHIBITION

1st – 30th PRINTING EXHIBITION: Printing Art Exhibition by the students from the Printing Department, the Faculty of Fine Arts, at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, corner of Nimmanhemin – Suthep Roads. For more info, phone 053- 218280.

7th – 9th Chiang Mai’s Loy Krathong (Yi Peng) Festival

7th – 9th Chiang Mai’s Loy Krathong (Yi Peng) Festival:One of the biggest events in the Chiang Mai calendar. Enomous numbers of balloons floated into the sky, particularly on the opening day: and equally large number of krathong big and small, floated on the Ping River and associated waterways. Very impressive parades. For more details see FEATURE 1 and schedule.

7th - 11th LOI KRATHONG

7th - 11th LOI KRATHONG: celebrated in unique local style with krathongs threaded together and launched simultaneously, appearing like chains of light floating downstream. Beauty contest, light & sound show, krathong races. Mutual influences between Thai and Burmese cultures evident At Rattanakosin Bridge, Tak. For more Info, phone (055) 540 213 x 129.

7th – 29th INSIDE OF ME

7th – 29th INSIDE OF ME: Japanese Art Installation by Fumie Sasai, natural lacquer art works, at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, corner of Nimmanhemin – Suthep Roads. For more info, phone 053- 218280.

14th – 31st December SOLO EXHIBITION BY PHUBESSAWARA

14th – 31st December SOLO EXHIBITION BY PHUBESSAWARA: Painting Project will hold a Solo Exhibition by Phubessawara Phetchumroen, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon – Sun, at Umong Sillapatham, 100/6 Soi Wat Umong, T. Suthep, A. Muang, Chiang Mai. More information: www.umong.org

19th - 20th LOI KRATHONG

19th - 20th LOI KRATHONG: on the banks of the River Wang (Mae Nam Wang) Lampang. Locally, they call the festival long sapao chao wiang lakon. For more info, phone the Municipal Hall at (054) 217 035.

21st – 27th MAMIA: A FOR CHARITY PLAY

21st – 27th MAMIA: A FOR CHARITY PLAY: The Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Science, Chiang Mai University, is organizing a charity play, the romantic tragedy, ‘Ma Mia’, to raise money for the Fund of the 40th anniversary of Chiang Mai University, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. For more information and reservations, contact the Public Relations Department, Tel. 0-9169-8958 / 0-6654-1150.

29th November – 28th December N.U.D.E

29th November – 28th December N.U.D.E: The painting exhibition by Saard Linkong, Suvat Arvut, M.L. Saksin Kasemsan, etc., at Pittaliw Artist’s Home Stay, 500 metre from the junction to Tambol Vieng Nue, A. Pai, open daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information call 06-191 1396.

4th – 7th December, 03 NIMMANHEMIN ART AND DESIGN PROMENADE

4th – 7th December, 03 NIMMANHEMIN ART AND DESIGN PROMENADE : near Amari Rincome Hotel 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. Quality shopping, varied goods (inc. handicrafts, paintings, gifts, household and decorative items). Promotions, refreshments, music and performances.

EVERY SUNDAY

EVERY SUNDAY: International Classic Films, 3 p.m. at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, corner of Nimmanhemin – Suthep Roads. For more info, phone 053- 218280.